The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) tests the knowledge, skills, and ability to create, configure, and manage a cloud application platform using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator that also counts towards earning a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
Objectives listed for this exam are based on the most recently released version of the exam. Once you have purchased the exam you may have older versions available.
System and Software Architects who need an understanding of the features and functionality of an OpenShift Container Platform cluster
System Administrators who need to support the initial establishment of an OpenShift cluster
Cluster Operators who need to support ongoing maintenance of an OpenShift cluster
Site Reliability Engineers who need to support the ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of an OpenShift cluster
System administrators who want to demonstrate their OpenShift Container Platform skills
Red Hat Certified Engineers who wish to become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
System administrators or developers who are working in a DevOps environment using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Candidates for this exam should:
Have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) or have comparable experience. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is strongly recommended but not required
Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration I: Containers & Kubernetes (DO180) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
Have taken Red Hat OpenShift Administration II: Operating a Production Kubernetes Cluster (DO280) course or have comparable work experience using OpenShift Container Platform
Review the Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator exam (EX280) objectives
Experience with container technology is recommended
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