RED HAT CERTIFICATION BACKGROUND

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There are so many tech certifications today. Sometimes it is hard to understand which certifications are necessary and which would enhance your profile and skill set. Coupled with the high price of training and exam costs, it can be difficult to know how to get the most return on your investment. VMware, Microsoft, Cisco and CompTIA certifications certainly lead the market in the most sought after, however, there are other certifications that may be worth your while. Vendors such as Nutanix, EC-Council, Amazon Web Services and RedHat all offer great training programs and certification paths, as well.  So, the question is, how you decide on which certification is worth your time and money?

Throughout this blog series, Cleared & Certified, some of the less obvious certifications will be discussed, as well as whether or not they fit into your overall goals. The hope is that readers will weigh in and start a discussion based on their experience and opinions on various certifications. As the series evolves, input from readers as to which certification(s) they would like discussed will help to drive the topics of each post. The first post in the series will focus on the Red Hat certification structure, and whether or not pursuing this certifications path is worth it.

RED HAT CERTIFICATION BACKGROUND

Red Hat certifications have grown significantly over the years. More companies and government entities are adopting Red Hat as a viable operating system in their architectures. With the advance of cloud computing, cloud storage and virtualization, Red Hat certs have expanded to keep up with the demand of the market. The two main certifications Red Hat offers are the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCA) and the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). According to Red Hat’s website, the RHCA is able to perform the following tasks:

• Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments and documentation
• Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
• Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
• Create and configure files systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
• Deploy, configure and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
• Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
• Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration

Although it seems like a lot to take in for an entry-level certification with Red Hat, with proper training and experience, you can pick it up.