Redhat certified system administrator and redhat certified engineer

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Course Overview: Red Hat Linux (RHCSA, RHCE)

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA):

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is an entry-level certification course that covers Linux essentials (RH124) and Linux administration (RH134). It focuses on fundamental skills in system administration, such as installing and configuring a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system and connecting it to a live network where network services are running. 

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE):

RHCE is a mid-to advanced-level certification course covering Linux networking and security (RH254). It builds on the RHCSA certification by covering more advanced topics like security and installing standard enterprise networking (IP) services. 

Some popular programs are Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat certified system Administrators (RHCSA). To get RHCE, you should get certified as a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) first; the requirements to achieve are in the same order Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview. 

It contains three modules

  • Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)
  • Red Hat System Administration II (RH134)
  • Red Hat Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294) 

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RHCSA and RHCE Prerequisites

  • Basic technical user skills with computer applications on some operating systems are expected.
  • Red Hat Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294)

Pass the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200), or demonstrate equivalent Red Hat Enterprise Linux knowledge and experience

Exam Description

The performance-based Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) tests your knowledge in areas of system administration common across a wide range of environments and deployment scenarios. The skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across all Red Hat® products.

Bypassing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified System Administrator. If you choose to continue your learning journey beyond RHCSA, the credential can also serve as a foundational step on your path toward our highest level of certification—Red Hat Certified Architect.

This exam is based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 8.

The performance-based Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (EX294) tests your knowledge and skill in managing multiple systems using Red Hat® Ansible® Engine and executing common system administration tasks across a number of systems with Ansible. The skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across many Red Hat products.

Bypassing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified Engineer. If you choose to continue your learning journey beyond RHCE®, the credential can also serve as a foundational step on your path toward our highest level of certification—Red Hat Certified Architect.

Exam Format

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam is a hands-on, practical exam that requires you to undertake real-world tasks. Internet access is not provided during the in-person exam, and you will not be permitted to bring any hard copy or electronic documentation into the exam. This prohibition includes notes, books, or any other materials. For most exams, the documentation that ships with the product are available during the exam.

This exam can also be taken virtually as part of our remote testing format. 

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam – This hands-on, practical exam requires you to use Red Hat Ansible Engine to perform real-world tasks. You will be provided with multiple systems and will be required to install and configure Ansible Engine and then use it to perform standard system administration tasks similar to what you would do on the job.

Duration: 80 Hours

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