Exam description

The Red Hat Certified OpenShift Application Developer exam (EX288) is a comprehensive evaluation of your capability to deploy existing applications within a Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform environment.

Successfully passing this exam bestows upon you the esteemed title of a Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Application Development. Moreover, this accomplishment contributes towards your pursuit of becoming a distinguished Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®).

Aligned with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12, this exam reflects the latest industry standards and technologies, ensuring your skills remain at the forefront of application development within containerized environments.

EX288 Exam: Precision for Niche Expertise:

• Application Developers: Targeted for application developers tasked with the implementation and support of applications within the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
• DevOps Engineers: Tailored for DevOps engineers entrusted with the delivery of applications within the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, emphasizing seamless integration between development and operations.
• Site Reliability Engineers: Ideal for site reliability engineers working extensively with the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency in application deployment and maintenance.

EX288 Exam Prerequisites: Essential Foundations:

• Before tackling this exam, ensure you meet these prerequisites:

  1. Foundational Knowledge of Container Technology:

     • Possess a basic understanding of container technology, laying a solid groundwork for navigating the exam content.

  2. Programming Familiarity (Recommended):

     • While not mandatory, having some programming experience is strongly recommended, enhancing your capabilities in application development within containerized environments.

  3. Documentation Proficiency:

     • Demonstrate the ability to use documentation effectively for learning unfamiliar or new applications, a crucial skill for success in the exam.

  4. Utilize Free Assessment:

     • Leverage our free assessment to identify the course aligning best with your exam preparation needs.

  5. Completion of DO288 (Encouraged):

     • While not obligatory, completing Red Hat OpenShift Development II: Containerizing Applications (DO288) is highly encouraged, offering additional insights and proficiency.

  6. Red Hat Certified Specialist Credential (Encouraged):

     • Possession of the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes credential is strongly encouraged but not mandatory, signifying a higher level of readiness.

   
   

EX288 Exam Focus: Strategic Study Points

Prepare for success by focusing on these exam objectives:

1. Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform:

   • Master the intricacies of working with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including project creation and deployment.

2. Application Deployment Expertise:

   • Create, deploy, and manage both single-container and multi-container applications efficiently.

3. Application Health Monitoring:

   • Implement application health monitoring strategies to ensure optimal performance.

4. Git Integration:

   • Navigate Git usage seamlessly within the context of application deployment in OpenShift.

5. OpenShift Internal Registry Configuration:

   • Configure the OpenShift internal registry to meet specific requirements.

6. Web Console Application Management:

   • Effectively manage applications using the web console, ensuring streamlined deployment.

7. Helm Charts and Kustomize Customization:

   • Create and use Helm charts, and customize deployments using Kustomize for tailored application setups.

8. Container Image Optimization:

   • Work with container images, optimizing and publishing them to a registry for efficient deployment.

9. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

   • Diagnose and troubleshoot minor issues related to application deployment, build processes, and image streams.

10. Configuration Maps and Secrets:

    • Master the creation and utilization of configuration maps and secret resources, injecting data into applications seamlessly.

11. Source-to-Image (S2I) Framework:

    • Understand, build, and deploy applications using the source-to-image framework, along with customization of existing S2I builder images.

12. Hooks, Triggers, and Application Builds:

    • Create build hooks, test their proper operation, and manage application builds effectively.

13. OpenShift Templates:

    • Create OpenShift templates, work with pre-existing templates, and handle multi-container templates with ease.

14. OpenShift Pipelines and CI/CD Workflows:

    • Grasp the CI/CD process within OpenShift, work with Tekton custom resource definitions, and configure trigger workflows for applications.

15. Operators Integration:

    • Understand and create applications using installed Operators, demonstrating proficiency in this crucial aspect.

During the exam, you may encounter pre-written applications. While code modification is not required, you may need to reference supplied documentation for comprehensive testing and deployment completion. Success awaits your strategic preparation.