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Red Hat System Administration I: Mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fundamentals
Your services depend on systems you can operate with confidence. Connect Linux commands, configurations and operational tasks to work more systematically. Build your independence and your ability to support the environment's day-to-day operation.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- RH124 Code
- Certification
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator Certification
Accredited training for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification.
Presentation
How do you build a reliable, secure IT infrastructure on the Linux system most widely used in business? Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides an essential foundation for professionals moving into cloud computing, containers or automation. In demanding server environments, you need to navigate the terminal confidently and manage critical system resources.
This course addresses the needs of IT technicians and engineers with limited Linux experience. You will explore Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 fundamentals to perform day-to-day administration to enterprise standards. The course develops your expertise in file management, user administration and the configuration of essential network services.
By the end of this intensive course, you will have the skills to install and maintain a secure, operational Linux server. You will also be ready to continue towards Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification through the complementary RH134 module (see the Certification tab for details).
Objectives
By the end of Red Hat System Administration I, you will be able to:
- Understand the open-source ecosystem and the characteristics of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Use the command line effectively to run tools and navigate the file system hierarchy.
- Organise data and copy, move and edit text files through the terminal.
- Administer user accounts, local groups and password security policies.
- Configure standard file permissions to secure access to critical resources.
- Manage system services, daemons and startup processes using systemd.
- Install and update software packages using DNF package repositories.
- Deploy a working network configuration and secure remote access through SSH.
- Prepare for the pathway leading to the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam.
Program
Module 1: understanding the Linux ecosystem and command line
- Open-source concepts and the characteristics of Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions.
- Accessing the command line to run simple shell commands.
- Using local documentation and help systems to resolve problems.
- Registering systems with Red Hat support for software updates.
- Obtaining AI-assisted support through RHEL Lightspeed.
Practical work
- Log in to a Linux system, explore the shell environment and use local help tools to identify administration command syntax.
Module 2: managing the file system and data streams
- Navigating the file system hierarchy using relative and absolute paths.
- Managing files: copying, moving, creating, deleting and organising directories.
- Editing text files directly from the command line.
- Redirecting shell input and output using Bash mechanisms.
Practical work
- Organise a complex directory structure and automate extraction of system data into log files using redirection.
Module 3: administering users and file security
- Creating and deleting user accounts and local groups.
- Administering password policies and obtaining superuser access.
- Controlling file access by setting and interpreting standard permissions.
- Accessing removable storage by mounting file systems.
Practical work
- Configure a secure collaborative working environment by managing group permissions and resource access quotas.
Module 4: managing software, services and processes
- Installing and updating software packages using RPM and DNF.
- Managing desktop applications through the Flatpak ecosystem.
- Monitoring and controlling processes running on the system.
- Monitoring services and daemons using the systemd system manager.
Practical work
- Install a software suite, keep the system up to date and diagnose a failing service to ensure availability.
Module 5: configuring the network and securing remote access
- Configuring network interfaces and settings on RHEL servers.
- Protecting SSH communications through host key management and key-based authentication.
- Reviewing all skills through comprehensive practical workshops.
Practical work
- Establish network connectivity for a new server and validate the full set of fundamental administration configurations in a realistic scenario.
Audience
This course is for IT professionals seeking the foundations of enterprise Linux administration, including:
- System administrators and platform engineers who need to perform essential tasks on Red Hat servers.
- Developers and database administrators seeking greater independence in their Linux working environments.
- Support technicians looking to move into enterprise server administration.
- IT technicians and engineers with limited Red Hat experience who need to maintain and configure a Linux server independently at first-line level.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply:
- IT experience: a basic command of computer use and fundamental operating system concepts.
- Additional advantages: prior experience as a Linux user or administrator of other operating systems will support learning.
- Language skills: technical English is recommended for working with official materials and documentation.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Red Hat-certified expertise: official content based on RHEL 10 to develop proficiency in the latest industry standards.
- 100% practical approach: realistic scenarios and extensive workshops build skills you can apply independently in the workplace.
- A career foundation: this course is the essential first step towards the prestigious Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) credential.
- Technical versatility: fundamental skills applicable to physical servers as well as cloud and virtualised environments.
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