Red Hat Enterprise Performance Tuning Certification & Training

Overview

On this accelerated Firebrand’s training for Red Hat’s Enterprise Performance Tuning course, you’ll gain knowledge surrounding the methodology of performance tuning, you’ll also be able to obtain, analyse and interpret system performance metrics.

In just 3 days, you’ll be able to use the performance metrics learned to increase cost-effectiveness, maximise application performance and make better business decisions. You’ll also be able to:

Apply tuning profiles with the tuned tool
Tune in virtual environments (hosts and guests)
Trace and profile system events and activities

At the end of this course, you’ll be ready to sit the Red Hat’s Certified Specialist in Linux Performance Tuning exam (EX442) and get your certification.

Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology means you’ll train at twice the speed of traditional training covered by a Certification Guarantee.

Audience

This course is ideal for Senior Linux system administrators responsible for maximising resource utilisation through performance tuning.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Introduce performance tuning
Module 2: Select performance monitoring tools
Module 3: View hardware resources
Module 4: Configure kernel tunables and tuned profiles
Module 5: Manage resource limits with control groups
Module 6: Analyse performance using system tracing tools
Module 7: Tune CPU utilisation
Module 8: Tune memory utilisation
Module 9: Tune storage device I/O
Module 10: Tune file system utilisation
Module 11: Tune network utilisation
Module 12: Tune in virtualisation environments
Module 13: Perform comprehensive review

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll be ready to sit the following Red Hat exam:

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Linux Performance Tuning exam (EX442)

Duration: 4 days
Exam code: EX442
Domains:

Use utilities to analyse system behaviour
Monitor and alter kernel behaviour
Analyse system and application performance
Tune running systems
Tune memory utilisation
Configure disk and file subsystems
Tune network performance

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this Accelerated course you should have one of the following:

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE®)
Equivalent experience

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"Great course, run very smoothly and instructor was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable."
Jack Nichols, Thales. (26/6/2023 (Monday) to 29/6/2023 (Thursday))

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"Had a great time meeting and networking with other people. A great teacher."
Pritpal Hundel, Computacenter. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Our instructor was very knowledgeable and delivered the online course well. The labs are great for getting hands-on experience."
Anonymous. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Great 4 days of in-person training. The trainer was knowledgeable and brought a wealth of real world examples to what would have been otherwise a very theoretical training course."
Ian Smith, DWP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	21/2/2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	26/6/2024 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	7/8/2024 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	18/9/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	30/10/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	11/12/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

Red Hat Enterprise Performance Tuning