Exam Details:
The Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization exam (EX318) is designed for IT professionals who have expertise in Red Hat Virtualization technologies and want to become a Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization. The exam consists of hands-on tasks that assess the candidate's ability to manage virtualization technologies, including Red Hat Virtualization and the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform.
The EX318 exam is delivered in two formats: on-site and remote. The on-site exam is conducted at a Red Hat testing center, while the remote exam is conducted online using a secure, remote proctoring system. The exam cost varies based on location and delivery method. Candidates can check the Red Hat website for the latest exam pricing.
The EX318 exam is a performance-based exam that consists of several tasks. The duration of the exam is four hours. Candidates are required to score a minimum of 210 points out of 300 points to pass the exam.
Exam Objectives:
- Manage Red Hat Virtualization environments using the command line, web console, and API
- Create and manage datacenters, clusters, and storage domains
- Create and manage virtual machines, templates, and pools
- Configure high availability and load balancing for virtual machines
- Monitor and troubleshoot virtualization environments
Related Books:
- Red Hat Virtualization Administrator's Guide by Red Hat, Inc.
- Mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtualization by Sander van Vugt
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Cookbook by William Leemans
To prepare for the EX318 exam, candidates are encouraged to take the Red Hat Virtualization Administration (RH318) course, which covers all the topics mentioned in the exam objectives. Candidates can also refer to the above-mentioned books and other Red Hat resources, including documentation, whitepapers, and case studies.
Passing the EX318 exam demonstrates that the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to manage virtualization technologies using Red Hat Virtualization and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This certification is highly valued in the IT industry and can lead to better job opportunities and higher salaries.