SCA in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
The SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 certification is designed for SUSE Linux Enterprise system administrators who have become familiar with the SLES operating system. This certification validates your fundamental knowledge of the Linux operating system and your ability to properly administer SLES 15 at a standard sysadmin level.
How to Earn the Certification
Candidates can earn the SCA in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 by passing the core SCA in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 exam. There are no prerequisites or alternative ways to earn the certification. The option to update from version 12 to version 15 was retired 30 April 2024.
Core Exam Information
Study Options
As with all SUSE certifications, course work is not required. You need to pass this certification exam and meet the prerequisites in order to achieve the certification. We highly recommend you study the objectives and prepare for the exam.
Detailed Objectives
- Overview of SUSE Linux Enterprise
- Flavors of SUSE Linux
- SLE Maintenance Model
- YaST
- The Linux Filesystem
- Understand the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)
- Understand the Linux File Types
- Work with the Command Line
- Getting Help at the Command Line
- Understand the Shell Environment
- The Vim Editor
- Remote Administration
- Understand Remote Administration with OpenSSH
- Understand Remote Administration with VNC
- System Initialization
- Understand the Boot Process
- Understand the GRUB2 Boot Loader
- Define and Describe systemd
- Process Management
- Understand Process Administration
- Understand Background Processes
- Understand Process Scheduling
- Identity and Security
- Understand User Management
- Understand Filesystem Permissions
- Understand Privilege Delegation
- Software Management
- Understand Compiling Software from Source
- Understand Management of RPM Packages
- Understand Software Management with Libzypp
- Network Management
- Understand Network Management in SLE
- Understand Network Management with Wicked
- Understand firewalldl
- Storage Management
- Understand the Linux I/O Stack
- Recognize Traditional Linux File Systems
- Configure Logical Volume Management (LVM)
- Configure Software RAID
- Define and Describe BtrFS
- Understand NFSv4
- Administration and Monitoring
- Understand Time Sync with chrony
- Configure System Logging
- Understand Supportconfig
SLES 15 Learning Path
SLES for SAP Applications Learning Path
SUSE Manager 4 Learning Path