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Administrator
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3 years
Pass a higher-level SUSE certification exam; Complete continuing education requirements; Pass the current version of the exam
SCA_SLES15_2025 Exam Topics and Domains
SCA_SLES15_2025 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with YaST2, ACL, atd, authentication, and more.
1
The Command Line and File Management
15%
The Command Line
Bash ShellCommonly Used CommandsStream Redirection and Piping
- Master bash shell operations
- Use common Linux commands effectively
- Implement stream redirection and piping
The Linux Filesystem
Linux Filesystem StructureLinux File Types
- Understand Linux filesystem hierarchy
- Identify and work with different file types
VIM
VIM Editor
- Use VIM for text editing
- Navigate between VIM modes
- Perform text operations in VIM
2
User and Permission Management
15%
User and Group Management
Command Line ManagementYaST User Management
- Manage users and groups from command line
- Use YaST for user management
- Configure password policies
File and Directory Permissions
File System PermissionsSpecial File and Directory ModesExtended Access Control Lists
- Configure file system permissions
- Implement special permissions
- Manage extended ACLs
3
Process and System Management
20%
Process Management
Signals and Process TerminationProcess PriorityForeground and Background Processes
- Control process execution
- Manage process priorities
- Handle foreground and background jobs
System and Service Management
Manage Services with systemdConfigure systemd Targets
- Manage systemd services
- Configure and switch between targets
- Troubleshoot service issues
Task Scheduling
Schedule Recurring JobsSchedule One Time JobsSchedule Jobs Using Systemd Timers
- Schedule recurring tasks with cron
- Schedule one-time jobs with at
- Implement systemd timers
4
Security and Access Control
10%
Privilege Delegation
Effective User and Group IdentifierModifying User and Group IdentifierManage Privilege Escalation Using Sudo
- Understand privilege concepts
- Configure sudo access
- Implement secure privilege delegation
Remote Administration
Remote Administration Using SSHConfigure Key Based Authentication for SSHRemote Administration Using VNCRemote Administration Using RDP
- Configure SSH for secure access
- Implement key-based authentication
- Set up graphical remote access
5
Storage Management
20%
Storage Management Fundamentals
Disk PartitioningLinux File SystemsMount Volumes into the Linux File System HierarchyStorage Management with YaSTManage Storage Space
- Partition disks effectively
- Create and manage filesystems
- Configure mount points
Logical Volume Manager
LVM Configuration File and ServicesLVM Configuration from the Command LineManaging LVM from the Command LineLVM SnapshotsLVM Configuration Using YaST
- Configure LVM storage
- Manage logical volumes
- Implement LVM snapshots
Btrfs Management
Creating and Managing Btrfs File Systems from the Command LineManaging Btrfs Using YaSTIntroduction to Btrfs Snapshots
- Create Btrfs filesystems
- Manage Btrfs subvolumes
- Implement Btrfs snapshots
6
Network Management
10%
Network Management Fundamentals
Physical Network Interface NamingManaging Network ConfigurationTest Network ConfigurationNetwork Management Using WickedName ResolutionNetwork Management Using YaST
- Configure network interfaces
- Manage network services
- Troubleshoot network issues
7
Software and System Management
10%
Software Management
Working With RPMIntroduction to ZypperZypper Repository ManagementZypper Package ManagementUsing YaST to Manage Software
- Manage RPM packages
- Use zypper effectively
- Configure software repositories
System Logging
Kernel Log MessagesThe System Logging DaemonLog RotationSystemd LoggingSupportconfig
- Configure system logging
- Analyze log files
- Use journalctl effectively
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SCA_SLES15_2025 earns the SUSE Certified Administrator in SLES 15 certification. It sits in the Linux Administration track.
Next Level Options
- sce_sles15 - SUSE Certified Engineer in SLES 15
- sca_suma5 - SUSE Manager 5 Administration
Alternative Paths
- sca_ha15 - High Availability 15 Administration Specialize in clustering and HA solutions
- sca_rancher - Rancher Manager 2.7 Administration Expand into Kubernetes management
- sca_sap_sles15 - SLES for SAP Applications Specialize in SAP environments
- sca_liberty - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for IBM Power Specialize in IBM Power systems
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-11-15
Updates
- systemd 249+ Core service management with enhanced timer units • Release date: 2021-07-07
- Btrfs 5.14+ Default filesystem with snapshot and subvolume management • Release date: 2021-08-29
- Wicked 0.6.68 Primary network configuration framework • Release date: 2023-06-15
- Podman 4.4+ Container basics may appear in exam • Release date: 2023-02-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Linux System Administrators and IT Professionals.
- 6+ months of SLES administration experience
- Basic Linux command line knowledge
- Understanding of system administration concepts
- Completion of SLE201v15 course (optional but recommended)