Introduction

Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Management & Administration equips you with Linux® administration "survival skills" by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. You will learn how to apply command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, starting you on your journey toward becoming a full-time Linux system administrator.

Objectives

• Introduction to the command line

• Managing physical storage

• Install and configure software components and services

• Establish network connections and control firewall restrictions

• Monitor and manage running processes

• Manage and secure files and file systems

• Administer users and groups

• Review the system log files and journal for issues

• Troubleshoot problems and analyze systems with Red Hat Insights

• Remotely manage systems with SSH and the Web Console

Target Audience 

This course is designed for a wide range of IT professionals, including:

• Windows System Administrators looking to transition into Linux environments
• Network Administrators responsible for managing infrastructure and connectivity
• Junior Linux System Administrators seeking to strengthen their foundational skills
• IT Support Engineers involved in system troubleshooting and maintenance
• DevOps Engineers who require Linux knowledge for automation and deployment
• Cloud and Virtualization Engineers working with Linux-based platforms
• Cybersecurity Professionals who need Linux administration skills for securing systems
• Technical Professionals aiming to pursue Red Hat certifications (such as RHCSA)

Training Outlines

Day 1: Linux Fundamentals & Command Line Essentials

• Introduction to RHEL 8
• Graphical and Non-Graphical Login
• Virtual Consoles
• Unix/Linux Standards
• BASH Environment & Command Line Basics
• Command Syntax and Aliases
• Editing Command Lines & Keyboard Shortcuts
• Getting Help in RHEL (man, help, documentation)

Day 2: File Systems & File Management

• Linux File System Structure
• File and Directory Specifications
• File Characteristics & Permissions
• Locating Files and Directories
• File Manipulation Commands
• Hard Links vs Symbolic Links
• Input/Output Redirection & Pipelines
• Archive and Transfer Files (tar, gzip, wget, rsync)

Day 3: Users, Processes & System Monitoring

• Managing Users and Groups
• /etc/passwd and /etc/group
• Password Policies & PAM
• Process Management (ps, top, kill, nice)
• Process Monitoring Tools
• Cache and Resource Management
• Introduction to System Logs and Journals

Day 4: Software Management, Services & Networking

• Installing RHEL 8
• Managing Software (rpm, dnf, yum)
• Repository Configuration (AppStream & BaseOS)
• Managing Services & systemd
• Boot Process & Targets
• Network Configuration (IP, Gateway, Hostname)
• Time Synchronization (NTP & Chrony)

Day 5: Security, Remote Access & Troubleshooting

• SSH Configuration and Security (Part 1 & 2)
• Remote System Management (SSH & Cockpit)
• Firewall Configuration Basics
• File Security (chmod, umask, chattr)
• Log Management (journalctl, logrotate)
• Troubleshooting & System Analysis
• Introduction to Red Hat Insights