4/16/2003 -- Red Hat's hands-on lab exams are currently being updated to Red Hat 9.0, the newest version of the company's flagship product, a company spokesperson told CertCities.com last week.

The lower-level Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT), the company's new mid-level lab exam, has already been updated to 9.0. The high-level Red Hat Certified Engineer will be on 9.0 by April 21, the spokesperson said

Red Hat's policy to is upgrade its certification exams and training classes within three weeks of a new release.

If you'll be taking the RHCE before April 21, check with your lab location to see what version of Red Hat the exam will be given on.

For more information on Red Hat certifications, click here. -B.N.