Red Hat Certified Specialist in Performance Tuning

Learn to measure how a RHEL system performs and tune it for its workload, using profiling tools, tuned profiles and kernel parameters.

• Measure system performance with standard tools
• Tune CPU, memory, storage and network
• Apply tuned profiles and kernel parameters
• Find and remove bottlenecks

• 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 Performance Tuning exam (EX442), which counts toward Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Certification exams are booked and taken separately with the vendor.

Exam code

EX442

Exam name

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Performance Tuning

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