Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is designed to provide IT professionals with a foundational understanding of Linux system administration. The course emphasizes core Linux concepts and basic administrative tasks required for managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. It introduces essential tools and techniques for Linux system management, including file systems, user management, and system security.
Objectives
- Understand the basics of Linux operating systems and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Manage files, directories, and command-line environments.
- Perform user and group administration tasks.
- Configure and manage local storage systems.
- Install, update, and manage software packages.
- Monitor and manage system performance and processes.
- Secure systems using firewalls and file permissions.
- Troubleshoot basic issues in Linux environments.
Audience
- IT professionals new to Linux system administration.
- Windows system administrators looking to expand their skills.
- Developers requiring Linux system knowledge for their projects.
- Database administrators and other IT professionals managing Linux-based systems.
Pre- requisites
- Have basic computer literacy and familiarity with basic IT concepts.
- Have no prior Linux experience, as this is an introductory-level course.
Course Content
- Get started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Describe and define open source, Linux, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Access the command line
Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell.
- Manage files from the command line
Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from the bash shell.
- Get help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Resolve problems by using local help systems.
- Create, view, and edit text files
Manage text files from command output or in a text editor.
- Manage local users and groups
Create, manage, and delete local users and groups, as well as administer local password
policies.
- Control access to files
Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission settings.
- Monitor and manage Linux processes
Evaluate and control processes running on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
- Control services and daemons
Control and monitor network services and system daemons with the systemd service.
- Configure and secure SSH
Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH.
- Analyze and store logs
Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes.
- Manage networking
Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
- Install and update software packages
Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and DNF package repositories.
- Access Linux files systems
Access, inspect, and use existing file systems on storage attached to a Linux server.
- Analyze servers and get support
Investigate and resolve issues in the web-based management interface, getting support from Red Hat to help solve problems.
- Comprehensive review
Review the content covered in this course by completing hands-on exercises.
