Systems / OS certifications

Linux, Windows Server, virtualization, endpoint admin.

Total certs
22
Vendors
15
Entry
3
Associate
10
Professional
7
Expert
2
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Entry

L1 · 3 certs
Foundational certifications. Help-desk, support, A+, CCST, Network+, ITIL Foundation, AZ-900, AWS CLF.
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Associate

L2 · 10 certs
Mid-level practitioner. CCNA, RHCSA, AZ-104, AWS SAA, CKAD, Terraform Associate, SC-300.
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AWSAWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – AssociateSOA-C03Systems / OSactiveThe AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate validates the technical knowledge and skills of cloud operations professionals, system administrators, and DevOpCitrix (Cloud Software Group)Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization1Y0-204Systems / OSactiveThe Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V, exam code 1Y0-204) validates foundational competency in installing, configuring, managing, and troubleshCompTIACompTIA Linux+XK0-005Systems / OSretiredCompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005, V7) was a vendor-neutral, entry-to-intermediate Linux system administration certification covering system management, security, scriptiCompTIACompTIA Linux+XK0-006Systems / OSactiveCompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006, V8) is the current vendor-neutral Linux system administration certification, launched July 2025. It builds on the XK0-005 foundation wiCompTIACompTIA Server+SK0-005Systems / OSactiveCompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) validates vendor-neutral skills to **install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers** in on-premises, cloudIBMIBM Power Systems AdministratorNot formally assignedSystems / OSactiveIBM Power Systems Administrator is an internal credential designating expertise in managing IBM Power infrastructure and operating systems including AIX, IBM i,Linux FoundationLinux Foundation Certified System AdministratorLFCSSystems / OSactiveThe Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) is a vendor-neutral, performance-based certification validating hands-on Linux system administration MicrosoftMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateAZ-800 + AZ-801Systems / OSretiringThe Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification validates the ability to administer Windows Server in on-premises and hybrid cloud environments,Red Hat (IBM)Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)EX200Systems / OSactiveThe RHCSA is Red Hat's foundational Linux system administration certification. Introduced in 2019 and updated for RHEL 9 in 2024, it validates hands-on ability VMware (Broadcom)VMware Certified Advanced Professional — Data Center Virtualization Deploy3V0-22.21NSystems / OSactiveThe VCAP-DCV Deploy (3V0-22.21N) is VMware/Broadcom's advanced-level certification validating hands-on expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting pr

Professional

L3 · 7 certs
Senior-IC level. CCNP, CISSP, AZ-305, AWS SAP, CKS, OSCP, GIAC, Vendor Pro tracks.
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IBMIBM Certified Specialist — Virtualized Storage v2C0001506Systems / OSactiveThe IBM Certified Specialist — Virtualized Storage v2 (C0001506) validates technical expertise in IBM's enterprise storage virtualization portfolio. This profesLinux FoundationLinux Foundation Certified EngineerLFCESystems / OSactiveThe Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) is a professional-level hands-on certification for Linux systems engineers with 2–5+ years of production experienNutanixNutanix Certified Professional — Multicloud InfrastructureNCP-MCI-6.10Systems / OSactiveThe NCP-MCI is Nutanix's professional-level infrastructure certification, recognizing technical competency in the Nutanix multicloud platform. It covers clusterOracleOracle Linux 8 Certified Implementation Specialist1Z0-106Systems / OSactiveThe Oracle Linux 8 Certified Implementation Specialist (1Z0-106) certification validates professional-grade expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintainingRed HatRed Hat Certified Engineer — Ansible AutomationEX294Systems / OSactiveThe Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is a **performance-based professional-level certification** for Linux systems engineers specializing in **Ansible automatiVMware (Broadcom)VMware Certified Professional — Data Center Virtualization2V0-21.23Systems / OSretiredVCP-DCV (2V0-21.23) was the flagship professional-level credential for VMware vSphere system administrators and virtualization engineers managing on-premises enWorkdayWorkday Professional Certified Functional Consultant - HCMWorkday Pro HCM FCSystems / OSunverifiedThe Workday Professional Certified Functional Consultant — HCM is Workday's **flagship hands-on professional credential** for enterprise HR systems implementati

Expert

L4 · 2 certs
Architect / principal level. CCIE, TOGAF, AWS SAP, Salesforce CTA, VMware VCDX, RHCA.
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