Exam Description
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.
Audience & Prerequisites
Audience for this exam
- 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
Prerequisites for this exam
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
- Take our free assessment to find the course that best supports your preparation for this exam