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
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Introduction to the command line
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Managing physical storage
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Install and configure software components and services
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Establish network connections and control firewall restrictions
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Monitor and manage running processes
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Manage and secure files and file systems
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Administer users and groups
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Review the system log files and journal for issues
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Troubleshoot problems and analyze systems with Red Hat Insights
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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
