Red Hat Foundation Course
(RHCSA)
Overview
Learn essential Red Hat Enterprise Linux configuration, administration, and maintenance in a condensed format designed for experienced Linux system administrator.
- Designed for experienced Linux administrators, the RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199) emphasizes Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 9. It brings together material from Red Hat System Administration I and II (RH124 and RH134), offering a fast-paced yet comprehensive task review.
- This course is based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9.0.
- Gain proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9) and expand your skill set to include containerization with podman 4.
Course Highlights:
- Streamlined package management with new repository structure and appstream modules
- Efficiently create and manage storage devices, volumes, and file systems, including Stratis
- Expertly configure network services and enhance security measures
- Master process management, scheduling, and system tuning
- Proficiently handle user administration, group management, and authentication
- Seamlessly utilize the Cockpit web management utility for server control
Audience for this course
- Proficiency in basic Linux computing principles is assumed, and a readiness to apply Red Hat Enterprise Linux techniques for system administration tasks is essential.
- Substantial practical experience as a Linux system administrator is highly recommended.
- If you lack foundational Linux knowledge, consider beginning with the Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) course.
- Assess your suitability for this course through our complimentary skills evaluation.
- Log in to local and remote Linux systems.
- Utilize Red Hat Insights and support for problem resolution.
- Perform file operations in the bash shell: copy, move, create, delete, and organize.
- Create, manage, and delete local users and groups.
- Administer local password policies.
- Set Linux file system permissions.
- Understand security implications of different permission settings.
- Protect and manage server security using SELinux.
- Evaluate and control processes.
- Adjust system parameters and scheduling priorities.
- Download, install, update, and manage software packages.
- Create and manage storage devices, partitions, file systems, and swap spaces
Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd.
- Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
- Locate and accurately interpret system event logs for troubleshooting.
- Configure logical volumes and file systems.
- Utilize advanced storage features like Stratis and VDO.
Automate task execution for the future.
Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd.
- Control network connections using the system firewall and SELinux rules.
- Obtain, run, and manage simple, lightweight services as containers on a single Red Hat Enterprise Linux server.
Exam Overview: EX200 Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
The performance-oriented EX200 Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam evaluates your proficiency in system administration, covering essential aspects applicable in diverse environments and deployment scenarios. The competencies examined in this assessment establish the core of system administration within the entire spectrum of Red Hat® products.
Successfully completing this exam earns you the title of a Red Hat Certified System Administrator. Should you opt to extend your learning expedition beyond RHCSA, this credential can seamlessly initiate your progression toward our most advanced certification level—the Red Hat Certified Architect.
Impact on the organization
- Efficient Infrastructure: Mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, configuration, and rapid deployment establishes a solid foundation for a streamlined IT infrastructure.
- Enhanced Skills: This training equips your team with strong Linux system administration skills, empowering them to effectively manage your infrastructure.
- Reliability and Utilization: Improved system reliability and efficient resource utilization result from the gained expertise, ensuring smoother operations.
- Quick Issue Resolution: The course enables prompt and accurate response to system failures, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
- Comprehensive Proficiency: New Linux administrators gain skills to resolve configurations, integrate systems, manage users and groups, and leverage storage solutions securely.
Transformative Learning: The rapid-paced curriculum efficiently transforms basic Linux knowledge into full-fledged Linux administrators, enhancing team capabilities.
Impact on the individual:
Essential Skills: After completing this course, you’ll possess vital Linux system administration skills, such as setting up network connections, handling storage, and basic security tasks.
Demonstrable Abilities:
- Access the command line locally and remotely.
- Handle files via command line.
- Manage local users and groups.
- Monitor and control Linux processes.
- Manage services, daemons, and boot processes.
- Administer services within container images.
- Tune system performance using profiles.
- Control file access through permissions.
- Analyze and store log files.
- Securely configure the OpenSSH service.
- Install and update software packages.
- Manage Linux file systems and volumes.
- Handle Linux networking and firewalls.