The SUSE Certified Deployment Specialist (SCDS) in SUSE AI certification is designed for consultants and infrastructure professionals who want to deploy and begin using SUSE AI. This certification validates the knowledge required to deploy the SUSE AI infrastructure platform, including deployment of the base operating system and the Kubernetes cluster that runs the AI middleware, vector database, and AI workloads. The certification also demonstrates the ability to install and configure SUSE Storage, as well as AI-related components like Ollama, Milvus, and Open WebUI. Furthermore, it validates the skills needed to install SUSE Security and the SUSE Observability agent to secure the cluster and observe workloads.

How to Earn the Certification

To earn the SCDS in SUSE AI, you need to pass the core exam.  There are no prerequisites or alternative ways to earn the certification.

Core Exam Information

Exam Level: Specialist

Study Options

The following course helps prepare you for the exam:

• SAI211v1: SUSE AI Deployment

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

• AI Concepts and Terminology
• AI Platform Challenges
• SUSE AI Components
• Host OS Installation and Configuration
• RKE2 AI Cluster Requirements
• RKE2 Deployment and Configuration
• RKE2 Integration with Rancher Prime
• NVIDIA GPU Operator Installation
• Storage Layer Installation and Configuration
• SUSE Application Collection
• Ollama and LLMs
• RAG and Vector Databases
• Milvus Installation
• Open WebUI Installation
• Installing SUSE Security into an AI Cluster
• Installing the SUSE Observability Agent into an AI Cluster