New ISO for Remote Exam is available for Download now!!

[IshtiaqAhmed-RH]

Hello all,

A new ISO for Remote Exam environment is now available for download, We highly recommend you to download the latest ISO and pass all compatibility tests before scheduling the exam.

Version: rhrexboot-2025-07.iso
Base image: Fedora 41
File Size : 2.5 GB 

MD5 Checksum:  e77ccc9ec59ed6789d0d7c3f7aebc340
SHA 256: bd91c8d2f692ab863c2e8539d00fa9b1bf8382b0a5c404e216ba0594b4af2871

Key update: Enhanced hardware compatibility,  Supports UEFI mode, Legacy mode is NOT supported

Important note about Secure Boot

If Secure Boot is enabled (common on modern systems), a blank screen for ~3–5 minutes may appear during boot. This is expected and does not affect your ability to access the exam environment.

Action required

1. Download the latest ISO: rhrexboot-2025-07.iso.

2. Create the LiveUSB (bootable USB), boot your computer and run the compatibility test before scheduling your next exam. 

3. Proceed to booking only after a successful compatibility check.

Previous version (grace period)

• rhrexboot-2023-06.iso is no longer available for download.

• It will still be accepted for exams till December 2025.

For detailed steps, please refer to the e-book (PDF). If you need assistance, contact Support via LiveChat.

[KenjiSan]

Hi, I have a MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) with an Intel Core i5 running macOS Ventura 13.5.1 (22G90).
I booted using the rhrexboot-2025-07.iso image.
I wasn’t able to configure either the Wi-Fi or the wired network.
I also couldn’t get the sound output or microphone to work.

Has anyone else experienced the same issue?
How did you solve it?

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

@KenjiSan The best way to get help from exam support is to raise a support case to the team here : https://rhtapps.redhat.com/comments 

[KenjiSan]

Thank you.

[Kirthiram333]

Hello @KenjiSan 

Did you also face the same issues with the older version of the ISO (rhrexboot-2023-06)?

You can try updating the drivers or software (if there are any) on your Macbook and try rebooting the exam ISO

[KenjiSan]

Hi Kirthiram333,

I tested the rhrexboot-2023-06 ISO. It only changed the appearance, but I’m still experiencing the same issues with both the network and audio.
The MacBook firmware is up to date.

Thanks and regards.

[PetrCihlar]

The new ISO moved up from Fedora 37 to Fedora 41, so using a newer kernel, which really brings better compatibility. However, I can confirm I still observe issues with Macs

[martindxc]

Somebody might find this helpful:

The other day I downloaded this version and pushed it on my temporary usb key (to not to mess with my 2023 iso copied to USB key I use during actual exams). I did that in hurry, didn't pay close attention to the results of the dd copy and my "random" block size selection in the process.

USB key started to boot on my HP ProBook 445 g10, progress seemed ok. Just before it switched to gdm interface I was able to glance over an error when suddenly book powered off.

Fedora works just fine on this book.

I found out that the USB key has corrupted alt gpt header, most likely a result of my poor choice of block size during dd.

I guess it's obvious, pay attention to how you copy the iso. I was in hurry and caught this later than I should have.