Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation Exam
Exam Overview
The performance-based Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation exam (EX358) tests your knowledge in configuring and managing standard Linux services as well as automating the configuration of services. The skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across all Red Hat® products.
Audience for this exam
- System Administrators responsible for managing large enterprise environments
- System Administrators responsible for managing network services
- Red Hat Certified Engineers interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Prerequisites
- Be a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or have comparable work experience and skills
Exam Format
The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation exam is a hands-on, practical exam that requires you to undertake real-world tasks. This exam consists of a single section lasting four hours. Internet access is not provided during the 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 is available during the exam.
Scoring System
Official scores for exams come exclusively from Red Hat Certification Central. Red Hat does not authorize examiners or training partners to report results to candidates directly. Scores on the exam are usually reported within 3 business days.
Exam results are reported as total scores. Red Hat does not report performance on individual items, nor will it provide additional information upon request.