SUSE Certified Administrator in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16
Target Release: June 2026 with early access at SUSECON!
The SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 certification is designed for system administrators and consultants who perform day-to-day administration tasks on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16.
This certification validates fundamental knowledge of the Linux operating system and the ability to administer SLES 16 at a standard sysadmin level. It demonstrates proficiency in navigating the Bash shell, managing the Linux filesystem, and performing remote administration using SSH and Cockpit. Additionally, it confirms the technical skills required to manage users and file system permissions, configure storage and networking, and configure mandatory access control using SELinux.
How to Earn the Certification
To earn the SCA in in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16, you need to pass the core exam. There are no prerequisites to achieve the certification.
Core Exam Information
Study Options
The exam covers the content in the following course:
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
- Features and Components of SLES 16
- SLES in the Public Cloud
- Introduction to the Command Line
- Getting Help at the Command Line
- Executing Linux Commands
- Redirection and Piping
- Environment Variables
- root User Privileges
- Tab Completion
- Shell History
- File System Hierarchy Standard
- The Linux File System Structure
- Navigating the File System
- Linux File Types
- File System Management Commands
- The VIM Text Editor
- Using Vim
- Configuring Vim
- Remote System Administration Using SSH
- Remote Administration Using SSH
- Configure Public Key-Based Authentication for SSH
- Transfer Files Securely Using SSH Tools
- GNOME Remote Desktop
- Remote System Administration Using Cockpit
- Install and Access Cockpit
- Configure Cockpit to Use Multi-Factor Authentication
- Introduce the Cockpit Features
- Managing Users and Groups
- Managing Group Membership Using the Command Line
- Managing Users Using Cockpit
- File System Permissions
- Configure File and Directory Ownership
- Processes
- Viewing Processes
- Managing Processes
- Foreground and Background Processes
- Services
- Schedule Tasks
- Storage in Linux
- Disk Partitioning
- Persistent Device Naming
- Making File Systems Accessible
- Managing Storage Space
- Viewing and Managing the Network Configuration
- Testing the Network Configuration
- Network Name Resolution
- The Firewall
- SELinux Configuration and Modes
- SELinux Contexts and Management
- System Logging
- View Kernel Ring Buffer Data
- The System Logging Daemon
- Mange Log Lifecycle with Logrotate
- The Systemd Journal Service
- Supportconfig for Troubleshooting
- Manual Deployment of a Basic SLES 16 System