Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Overview
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is earned by a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who has demonstrated the knowledge, skill and ability required of senior system administrators responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
Launched in 1999, the RHCE certification is one of the most respected IT certification programs worldwide. Its success and longevity stem from a solid track record of benchmarking the skills of Linux professionals through Red Hat's unique, pioneering approach to hands-on assessment of skills. Professionals holding this certification have continually helped their companies with successful deployments and migrations.
Certifications for today's marketplace
Hiring RHCEs allows many organizations to increase their ratio of servers to administrators, enabling them to be more cost effective in building out their infrastructure without needing to bring on additional resources. With the launch of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat has released a refresh of the RHCE exam to ensure the skills match those required in today's marketplace.
To ensure this certification meets the needs of IT managers, Red Hat conducted an extensive survey and analysis of Red Hat certification holders worldwide. This survey sought to identify the most frequent and critical tasks that today's system administrators perform on the job. This survey helped shape the RHCSA credential, in addition to validating the more senior-level responsibilities that are tested by the RHCE exam. In addition to the survey, Red Hat has continually sought input on the certification program from its certified community through annual RHCE focus group sessions at Red Hat Summit, online focus groups with Red Hat Certified Architects (RHCAs), and informal discussions at RHCE Loopback events. This input has been central to changes made to the overall program in conjunction with the launch of RHCSA.
About the RHCE exam
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is earned by a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who has demonstrated the knowledge, skill and ability required of senior system administrators for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. The RHCE Exam (EX300) is a hands-on, performance-based, two-hour exam. Red Hat recommends that participants augment their skills and build on their expertise by reading the RHCE exam objectives guide. In addition, Red Hat offers clear training paths for candidates to learn the required skills
Self-titled "the flagship" certification,[6] RHCE is a mid to advanced-level [7] certification that builds on topics covered in the RHCSA certification to include more advanced topics such as security and installing common enterprise networking (IP) services.[8] To achieve the RHCE certification, the student must pass the RHCSA exam, EX200, and in addition EX300, a two hour hands-on lab exam. Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking courses in Linux essentials (RH033), Linux administration (RH131 or RH133), and Linux networking and security (RH253) if one does not have previous experience.[8] Previous real-world experience is also advised.[9]
RHCE was the first Red Hat certificate launched, in 1999.[2] As of July 2009 there were 40,000 RHCEs.[4] It was named the Hottest Certification for 2006 by CertCities.co
Certification description
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is earned by a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who has demonstrated the knowledge, skill and ability required of senior system administrator for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
RHCSA certification is required in order to earn Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
Exam overview
The RHCE exam is a hands-on, practical exam that lasts 2.0 hours. Candidates are eligible to take the RHCE exam without first having passed the RHCSA exam, but RHCE will not be issued until both credentials are earned by a candidate.
Exam requirements
The RHCE exam objectives provide authoritative guidance on the knowledge and skills candidates will need to demonstrate in the RHCE exam. They also provide more specific information on the exam format and coverage. All candidates are urged to use this information to evaluate their readiness for the exam.
Candidates will be emailed exam results within three US business days following the exam.
Audiences
Experienced Linux IT professionals who currently have RHCSA certification, and are interested in earning an RHCE certification
Experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators seeking validation of their skills
Students who have attended Red Hat System Administration I, II and III or RHCE Rapid Track Course
Experienced Linux system administrators who require a certification either by their organization, or based on a mandate (DOD 8570 directive)
RHCEs who are non-current, and have passed the already RHCSA exam
Preparation
