Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization exam (EX318)

The performance-based Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization exam (EX318) tests your ability to create, deploy, and manage Linux® virtual machines using Red Hat® Virtualization Manager. By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization, which also counts toward becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).

This exam is based on Red Hat Virtualization 4.3.

Preparation

Red Hat encourages all candidates for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization to consider taking the Red Hat Virtualization (RH318) course to help prepare. Attendance in this class is not required, and you can choose to take just the exam.

While attending Red Hat classes can be an important part of your preparation, attending class 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 endorse any as preparation guides for any exams. Nevertheless, you may find additional reading helpful to deepen your understanding.

Exam Format

This exam is a performance-based evaluation of Red Hat Virtualization Manager (RHVM) administration skills and knowledge. Candidates perform a number of routine tasks using RHVM 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.

The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Red Hat Virtualization exam (EX318) is a single-section exam 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 total scores. Red Hat does not report performance on individual items, nor will it provide additional information upon request.

Audience for this exam

The following audiences may be interested in earning Red Hat Certified Specialist in Red Hat Virtualization:

• Linux system administrators who are responsible for or seeking responsibility for implementing and managing virtualization infrastructures
• System administrators from other platforms.
• Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCE) who wish to become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Prerequisites for this exam

• Have experience using Red Hat Virtualization
• Become a Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA), or demonstrate equivalent experience