# Exam description

The performance-based Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) tests your knowledge in areas of system administration common across a wide range of environments and deployment scenarios. The skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across all Red Hat® products.

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By passing this exam, you become a [Red Hat Certified System Administrator](https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhcsa-991). If you choose to continue your learning journey beyond RHCSA, the credential can also serve as a foundational step on your path toward our highest level of certification—[Red Hat Certified Architect.](https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/rhca)

Objectives listed for this exam are based on the most recent Red Hat product version available. Click “Get started” to view all versions of this exam available for purchase.

#### Audience for this exam

* Experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators seeking validation of their skills
* Students who have attended Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) and are on the path to becoming an RHCSA
* Experienced Linux system administrators who require a certification either by their organization or based on a mandate (DoD 8570 directive)
* IT professionals who are on the path to becoming a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
* An RHCE who is noncurrent or who is about to become noncurrent and wants to recertify as an RHCE
* DevOps professionals who wish to demonstrate their expertise with the fundamentals of container technology

#### Prerequisites for this exam

* Have either taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) or the RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199) that combines those courses, or have comparable work experience as a system administrator on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
* Review the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200) objectives
* Take our free assessment to find the course that best supports your preparation for this exam.

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