New Remote Exam ISO just released

[PetrCihlar]

Hi, it looks the new ISO has been released
It seems to solve Secure Boot compliance issue but it may also bring some new compatibility issues. The size of the ISO remains similar, the MD5 is: a8a2c255852711dcde691508e703d989
Intel x64 architecture and min. 8GB RAM is still required.
Please note the PDF manual and Bot shoudl be updated soon.
I was informed the previous ISO may still be used if you had downloaded it already.
The link to the current ISO is still the same:
https://red.ht/rhrex

Enjoy

[BS4]

You can add 32 GB RAM as well in default offering.

https://www.dell.com/en-ie/shop/laptop-computers-2-in-1-pcs/latitude-5450-laptop/spd/latitude-14-545...

[Rohit-Rai]

Hi Team,

I recently purchased the latest Lenovo laptop specifically for Red Hat exams, but I’m facing issues with the exam image (RHRE.v20230630.F.40d671d) not booting up properly. It’s frustrating since I got this laptop just for these exams, and yet it isn’t working.

Here are the laptop specifications:

Model: Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5

Display: 2.8K OLED AI PC, 14 Inch

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Memory: 32 GB RAM

Storage: 1 TB SSD

Operating System: Windows 11 Home

Weight: 1.46 Kg

Color: Arctic Grey

Any help in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated.

stuck here :

[PetrCihlar]

Hello
Cool computer indeed. But look at the CPU specs:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236849/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-185h-24m-ca...
It was launched at Q4'23
The exam Fedora 37 (Exam ISO is based on) started way before and preparing the drivers also took some time. So do not expect that new computer to work .
What you see (100% loading and stuck) is typical for GPU compatibility issue. Maybe you can switch the GPU in BIOS, if you have the option. Otherwise a different computer has to be used.

Regards

[Rohit-Rai]

Hi Petr,

Thank you for your reply.

Is Red Hat planning to release a new exam ISO soon? If so, do you have any timeline for its release?

Thanks

Rohit Rai

[PetrCihlar]

I do not know, unfortunately. The New ISO shoudl bring more imrovements and we do not have ETA. It will have to go through some test first...

[sasanna]

I have a suggestion regarding the laptop issues.
Red Hat can work with cloud providers to have machines with exam os preinstalled.
Interested candidiates can use this by paying a fee.
It should be possible to use this VM using any laptop including chromebook.

[PetrCihlar]

Thank you for your input. I have also thought about the situation, but there are a few challenges that pose roadblocks:
1. The candidate is required to have an external camera and a functioning microphone. Additionally, the local desktop is shared with Red Hat. How will this work with a basic RDP or VNC console?
2. There are security concerns as well. Red Hat does not want individuals to record any activity on their screens, which is unavoidable when using a remote desktop terminal. I believe that using a bootable USB stick with a dedicated operating system for the exam, while ensuring everything is locked down, offers the best protection for exam integrity. However, the limited compatibility is a downside.
Regards,