The Red Hat EX294 exam is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates your expertise in managing and automating complex, modern IT infrastructure. It covers a wide range of topics, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, advanced automation with Ansible, and the implementation of security best practices. You'll delve into Red Hat Enterprise Linux, learning about system initialization, user management, and package management. Network configuration and troubleshooting are also key aspects, ensuring you can manage and secure network connections effectively. The exam explores storage administration, covering file systems, logical volume management, and storage area networks. You'll gain proficiency in monitoring and performance tuning, learning to optimize system performance and identify bottlenecks. Security is a critical focus, with topics like authentication, access control, and encryption ensuring you can implement robust security measures. The exam also delves into advanced topics like virtualization with KVM, containerization with Podman and Buildah, and cloud infrastructure management. Additionally, you'll learn about high availability and disaster recovery, enabling you to design resilient systems. Automation with Ansible is a significant component, teaching you to automate routine tasks and streamline system management. Finally, the exam covers troubleshooting and debugging, equipping you with the skills to identify and resolve complex issues. By mastering these topics, you'll become a proficient Red Hat Certified Engineer, capable of managing and optimizing modern IT infrastructure.