red hat certified engineer (rhce)

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certification

The Premier Hands-On Linux Certification for Senior System Administrators

Prove Your Enterprise Linux Mastery

The RHCE is Red Hat's flagship certification that validates your ability to automate, configure, and manage critical Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems at scale. Recognized as the most respected Linux certification by hiring managers worldwide.

Key 2024 Updates (EX294 Exam)

? Ansible-Centric: 100% focused on automation using Red Hat Ansible
? RHEL 9 Focus: Latest security and container management features
? Real-World Tasks: 4-hour hands-on lab exam (no multiple-choice)

RHCE Exam Breakdown

Detail	Specification
Exam Code	EX294 (Ansible)
Format	Performance-based (4-hour lab)
Passing Score	210/300 (70%)
Prerequisites	RHCSA required first
Validity	3 years

Core Competencies Tested

?? Ansible Automation:

Create and manage playbooks
Use variables, facts, and secrets
Implement roles and collections

?? System Configuration:

Configure storage, networking, and security
Manage users and authentication
Implement advanced SELinux policies

? Container Management:

Build, run, and manage containers
Configure container storage
Implement podman automation

Who Should Earn RHCE?

? Linux Admins advancing to senior roles
? DevOps Engineers needing automation skills
? Cloud Engineers working with RHEL-based systems
? IT Professionals targeting Red Hat environments

Why RHCE Stands Out

? Salary Impact: 110K−110K−160K for RHCE holders
? Career Acceleration: 83% report promotions within 1 year
?‍? Hands-On Credential: No theory - only practical skills tested
? Global Demand: Required for many government/enterprise Linux roles

Preparation Path

1. Build Foundation (RHCSA)

EX200 Exam (Basic RHEL administration)

2. Master Automation (RHCE)

? Official Curriculum:

Red Hat System Administration III (RH294)
Ansible Best Practices (DO447)

?? Hands-On Labs:

120+ Ansible automation exercises
Real-world troubleshooting scenarios

2024 Exam Changes

• New container management tasks
• Enhanced security automation
• Updated Ansible core features

"The RHCE transformed my career - I automated 80% of our manual tasks within 6 months."
— Priya K., Senior DevOps Engineer

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