Red Hat Enterprise Linux

EX436 : Red Hat Certified Specialist in High Availability Clustering exam

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The Red Hat Certified Specialist in High Availability Clustering exam (EX436) is a performance-based test of the skills and knowledge needed to implement high-availability services on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux High Availability Add-on.

This exam is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.

Red Hat recommends that candidates become a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) or a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE®) before attempting this exam but neither is required.

What You'll Learn

To help you prepare, review the exam objectives which highlights the task areas you can expect to see covered in the exam. Red Hat reserves the right to add, modify, and remove exam objectives. Such changes will be made public in advance.

Candidates should be able to perform the tasks listed below:

Configure a high-availability cluster, using either physical or virtual systems, that:
Utilizes shared storage.
Provides service fail-over between the cluster nodes.
Provides preferred node for a given service.
Selectively fails over services based on specific constraints.
Preemptively removes non-functioning cluster members to prevent corruption of shared storage.
Manage logical volumes in a clustered environment:
Create volume groups that are available to all members of a highly available cluster.
Create logical volumes that can be simultaneously mounted by all members of a high-availability cluster.
Configure a GFS file system to meet specified size, layout, and performance objectives.
Configure iSCSI initiators.
Use multipathed devices.
Configure cluster logging.
Configure cluster monitoring.

As with all Red Hat performance-based exams, configurations must persist after reboot without intervention.

Who Should Attend

Experienced Linux system administrators responsible for the planning, deployment, and management of more than 1 physical or virtualized server
An RHCE interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Specialist or an RHCA

Prerequisites

Exam candidates must:

Red Hat recommends that candidates become a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) before attempting this exam but neither is required.
Have Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) or equivalent experience.
Understand that real-world system administration experience is also an important aspect of preparation for the exam.
Review exam objectives for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in High Availability Clustering exam.

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Preparation

Red Hat encourages all candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in High Availability Clustering exam (EX436) to consider taking the Red Hat High Availability Clustering (RH436) training course. Attendance in this class is not required, so one can choose to take just the exam. Many successful candidates who have come to class already possessing substantial skills and knowledge have reported that the class made a positive difference for them.

While attending Red Hat courses can be an important part of one's preparation to take exams, attending courses does not guarantee success on the exam. Previous experience, practice, and native aptitude are also important determinants of success.

Many books and other resources on system administration for Red Hat's products are available. Red Hat does not officially endorse any as preparation guides for its exam. Nevertheless, you may find additional reading deepens understanding and can prove helpful.

Exam format

This exam is a performance-based evaluation of system administration skills and knowledge. Candidates perform a number of routine system administration tasks and are evaluated on whether they have met specific objective criteria. Performance-based testing means that candidates must perform tasks similar to what they perform on the job.

This exam consists of one section lasting 3 hours.

Scores and reporting

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 U.S. business days.

Exam results are reported as section scores. Red Hat does not report performance on individual items, nor will it provide additional information upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get Red Hat certified?

Red Hat certifications are highly respected in the IT industry and validate your expertise in open source technologies, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Red Hat OpenShift.
These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex enterprise environments using Red Hat solutions, increasing your value to employers and opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
What to expect for the examination?

Red Hat certification exams are performance-based, meaning you'll be evaluated on your ability to perform real-world tasks in a live environment.
This ensures that you not only understand the theoretical concepts but also have the practical skills to apply them.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Red Hat from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
How long is Red Hat certification valid for?

Red Hat certifications are current for three years.
According to Red Hat, these certifications do not “expire”, or become “terminated” or “invalid”, but they can become “non-current”.
There are different ways to keep a certification current, depending on the type of certification. You always have the option of retaking an exam to renew its associated certification.
In some instances, you can earn other certifications to keep your certification current. This approach allows IT professionals to expand their skills and knowledge into new areas, which is increasingly important for a successful IT career.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Red Hat from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
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