Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Professional certification Technology and data

1What it is

A purely practical certificate in Linux system administration: no multiple-choice questions, only tasks carried out on real systems within a set time. That practical character is what makes it valued by operations teams.

2Who it suits

System administrators and operations engineers.

3What it requires

Familiarity with the command line and Linux basics.

4How it is earned

A hands-on performance exam at an authorised centre or online with a proctor.

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Granted by: Red Hat
Usual length: Three to six months
Level: Intermediate

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Red Hat Certified System Administrator

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