<p data-block-key="a07n4"><b>Preparation</b></p><p data-block-key="1tp8r">Red Hat encourages you to consider taking Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) to help prepare.</p><p data-block-key="5oyqb"><b>Exam format</b></p><p data-block-key="v9cv5">This hands-on, practical exam requires you to undertake real-world tasks using your own laptop or computer and remote cloud instances. V<a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/services/training-and-certification/preliminary-exams">isit our Red Hat Preliminary Exams page</a> to find out more about this format.</p>