Red Hat Systems for Administrators and Engineers

• Basic knowledge of Linux command-line interface
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Experience with system administration tasks

Audience

• System administrators managing Red Hat systems
• IT engineers responsible for Linux environments
• Professionals preparing for Red Hat certification exams (RHCSA and RHCE)

Red Hat systems administration is the process of managing, configuring, and optimizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators and IT engineers who wish to efficiently manage RHEL systems, automate processes using Ansible, and prepare for Red Hat certifications.

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

• Install and configure RHEL.
• Manage users, groups, and permissions effectively.
• Optimize file systems and manage storage.
• Automate administrative tasks using Ansible.
• Configure and manage network services.
• Implement security measures and system monitoring.
• Prepare for Red Hat certifications (RHCSA and RHCE).

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.

Introduction

1. RHEL Installation and Configuration

• Installing RHEL on physical and virtual environments
• System configuration and initial setup
• Package management with YUM and DNF

2. User and Permissions Management

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Understanding file permissions and ownership
• Implementing sudo and privilege delegation

3. File System and Storage Management

• Creating and managing file systems
• Mounting and unmounting storage devices
• Disk partitioning and Logical Volume Management (LVM)

4. Automation with Ansible

• Introduction to Ansible and its architecture
• Writing Ansible playbooks for automation
• Managing systems using Ansible modules

5. Network and Service Management

• Configuring network interfaces and services
• Managing DNS, DHCP, and web services
• Implementing firewall rules and SELinux policies

6. Linux Environment Security

• Applying security policies and best practices
• Monitoring system logs and audit trails
• Configuring secure SSH access and key management

7. System Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitoring system performance and resource usage
• Troubleshooting common performance issues
• Implementing performance tuning techniques

8. System Visualization and Optimization

• Using visualization tools to assess system health
• Monitoring virtualized environments
• Advanced optimization strategies for RHEL

9. Red Hat Certification Preparation (RHCSA and RHCE)

• Understanding the RHCSA and RHCE exam objectives
• Practice exercises and hands-on labs for exam readiness
• Tips and strategies for effective exam preparation

Summary and Next Steps