Course Code: rhcsaex200
Duration: 35 hours
Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of Linux and UNIX-like operating systems
  • Familiarity with command-line operations and simple system configuration

Audience

  • Linux system administrators
  • IT professionals

Disclaimer: This course is part of the NobleProg global training portfolio. Delivery is provided through authorized NobleProg network partner entities, such as NobleProg Ontario Inc.

Overview:

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam, coded as EX200, is a certification exam offered by Red Hat, Inc. that assesses and validates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a senior system administrator responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Gain proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure systems are up-to-date and running efficiently.
  • Master user and group management along with file permissions and security.
  • Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations.
  • Develop the ability to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management.
  • Take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • Overview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Understanding the Linux environment
  • Accessing the command line
  • Using essential tools

Operating Running Systems

  • Managing files from the command line
  • Using regular expressions, pipelines, and redirects
  • Managing processes
  • Controlling services and daemons
  • Analyzing and storing logs

Configuring and Managing Storage

  • Understanding Linux filesystems and their hierarchy
  • Creating, formatting, and mounting filesystems
  • Managing storage with LVM (Logical Volume Manager)

Managing Basic System Security

  • Configuring firewall settings with firewalls
  • Managing users and groups
  • Setting file permissions and ACLs (Access Control Lists)

Managing Networking

  • Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network settings
  • Secure SSH configuration
  • Understanding and using network teaming or bonding

Installing and Configuring Software

  • Installing software packages with YUM and RPM
  • Managing software repositories
  • Configuring local storage

Managing Systems with Red Hat Identity Management

  • Overview of Red Hat Identity Management
  • Basic LDAP and Kerberos configuration

Controlling and Troubleshooting the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Boot Process

  • Understanding the boot process
  • Managing systemd targets and service units
  • Troubleshooting common boot and system issues

Automating Installation with Kickstart

  • Creating and configuring a basic Kickstart file
  • Automating RHEL installations with Kickstart

Virtualization and Containers

  • Basics of virtualization with KVM and libvirt
  • Introduction to containers with Podman
  • Managing containers and creating container images

Review and Preparation

  • A comprehensive review of all the topics
  • Tips and strategies for the exam
  • Practice exams and scenarios

Summary and Next Steps

Overview in Category:

This instructor-led, live training in <loc> (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Linux system administrators who wish to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Gain proficiency in maintaining RHEL systems, managing boot processes, and system services to ensure systems are up-to-date and running efficiently.
  • Master user and group management along with file permissions and security.
  • Configure basic network settings, secure network communications, and implement firewall configurations.
  • Develop the ability to manage systems in real-time, including boot management, software package management, and service management.
  • Take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam with confidence.