Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Learn a structured way to diagnose and fix problems on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. You will collect evidence, read logs and system state, and repair boot, storage, network, package and security issues.

• Diagnose and repair boot failures
• Recover damaged storage and file systems
• Fix network, package and authentication faults
• Use logs, tracing and crash dumps to find root causes

• RHCSA or RHCE holders working toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Experienced Linux administrators in enterprise environments
• Engineers who support production RHEL systems

• RHCSA certification or equivalent experience
• Comfort with the Linux command line and system services

• Counts as a specialist exam toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Deep skills used in large production RHEL environments
• Practice-first labs that mirror real enterprise problems

Prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting exam (EX342), which counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Certification exams are booked and taken separately with the vendor.

Exam code

EX342

Exam name

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Format

Hands-on, performance-based (tasks on live systems)

Level

Specialist (Level 4) — counts toward RHCA

Validity

3 years

Exam details can change — always confirm current format, price and rules on the vendor's website. Exams are not included in OpenSprig training. You book and take the exam separately with the vendor, at the vendor's price.

• Live, instructor-led online sessions you can ask questions in
• Practice on real systems in every class
• Exam-objective-aligned syllabus with mock tests
• Course community group for help between classes
• Weekend-friendly 2–3 hour classes