Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam

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Code EX342 Duration 4 Hours


  • The performance-based Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam (EX342) tests your ability to analyze Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® systems for common issues that may cause degradation or loss of performance and either correct the issues or gather forensic information that can be passed along to a third party.
  • Understand and employ general methods for troubleshooting.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system start up issues.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot file system issues.
  • Resolve package management issues.
  • Troubleshoot and fix network connectivity issues.
  • Diagnose application issues.
  • Identify and fix authentication issues.
  • Gather information to aid third party investigation of issues.
  • Red Hat encourages all candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam to consider taking the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (RH342) course. Although, attendance in this class is not required to take the exam.
  • The following audiences may be interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting:
  • System administrators who manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • System administrators who wish to demonstrate problem solving and analysis skills.
  • A Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) interested in becoming a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting or a Red Hat Certified Architect.
  • Red Hat recommends that candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam have:
  • Taken Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (RH342) or have similar experience troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployments.
  • Is a Red Hat Certified Engineer or have equivalent systems administration experience.
  • By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified Specialist, which also counts toward becoming a Red Hat® Certified Architect (RHCA®).



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