|| What will I learn?

  • Understand fundamental Linux system administration concepts and principles.
  • Perform system administration tasks using command-line tools and utilities.
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
  • Configure and manage storage devices, file systems, and disk quotas.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux services and applications.
  • Implement basic networking configurations and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

|| What will I learn?

  • Understand fundamental Linux system administration concepts and principles.
  • Perform system administration tasks using command-line tools and utilities.
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
  • Configure and manage storage devices, file systems, and disk quotas.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux services and applications.
  • Implement basic networking configurations and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

|| Requirements

  • Basic understanding of Linux operating system concepts and commands.
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces (CLI) and text editors (e.g., vi, nano).
  • Experience using Linux-based systems for basic tasks.

|| Requirements

  • Basic understanding of Linux operating system concepts and commands.
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces (CLI) and text editors (e.g., vi, nano).
  • Experience using Linux-based systems for basic tasks.

    • Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • Overview of RHEL distributions
    • Understanding the RHEL architecture
    • Installation and basic configuration of RHEL


    • System Access and File Management
    • Working with the shell prompt
    • Managing files and directories
    • Permissions and ownership
    • Navigating the file system


    • User and Group Administration
    • Creating, modifying, and deleting users
    • Managing user accounts
    • Group administration and permissions


    • Package Management
    • Using package managers (e.g., yum, dnf)
    • Installing, updating, and removing software packages
    • Managing software repositories


    • Networking
    • Configuring network interfaces
    • Network troubleshooting
    • Managing network services (e.g., DNS, DHCP)


    • System Initialization and Services
    • Understanding the boot process
    • Managing system services
    • Configuring runlevels and systemd targets


    • Storage Management
    • Disk partitioning and formatting
    • Logical Volume Management (LVM)
    • Filesystem management (e.g., ext4, XFS)


    • Security Administration
    • Implementing basic firewall rules
    • Securing network services
    • Configuring SELinux policies


    • Shell Scripting
    • Writing and executing shell scripts
    • Automating system tasks
    • Understanding basic scripting constructs


    • Troubleshooting and System Maintenance
    • System monitoring and performance tuning
    • Troubleshooting common system issues
    • Performing system backups and restores


    • Virtualization and Containers (sometimes included)
    • Introduction to virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM)
    • Docker and container management basics

    • User and Group Administration
    • Create new user accounts with specific attributes (e.g., home directory, shell)
    • Modify user properties such as password, group membership, and expiration date
    • Create and manage groups, including adding and removing users from groups


    • File and Directory Management
    • Navigate the file system using commands like cd, ls, pwd, and mkdir
    • Modify file permissions and ownership using chmod and chown
    • Practice using wildcard characters (*, ?, [ ]) to perform file operations


    • Package Management
    • Install, update, and remove software packages using package managers like yum or dnf
    • Search for available packages using appropriate commands
    • Manage repositories and configure package sources


    • Networking
    • Configure network interfaces manually and using tools like nmcli or nmtui
    • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using tools like ping, ifconfig, and ip
    • Set up basic network services like DNS resolution and DHCP


    • System Initialization and Services
    • Manage system services using commands like systemctl or service
    • Explore different systemd targets and understand their roles
    • Practice managing services during system boot and runtime


    • Storage Management
    • Partition disks and create filesystems using tools like fdisk, parted, and mkfs
    • Create and manage Logical Volumes (LVs) using LVM commands (pvcreate, vgcreate, lvcreate)
    • Mount and unmount filesystems, including configuring them to mount at boot


    • Security Administration
    • Configure basic firewall rules using firewalld or iptables
    • Manage SELinux settings, including changing the SELinux mode and file contexts
    • Secure SSH access by configuring SSH server settings and managing SSH keys


    • Shell Scripting
    • Write simple shell scripts to automate common tasks (e.g., backup scripts, log rotation)
    • Practice using conditional statements (if statements), loops (for and while loops), and command substitution


    • Troubleshooting and System Maintenance
    • Monitor system resources using commands like top, free, and vmstat
    • Troubleshoot common system issues such as disk space problems, CPU/memory usage, and network connectivity
    • Perform system backups and restores using tools like tar or rsync


    • Virtualization and Containers (if included)
    • Set up and manage virtual machines using tools like virt-manager or virsh
    • Explore containerization concepts using Docker or Podman, including building and running containers

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|| Frequently asked question

The RHCSA course is designed to prepare individuals for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification exam. It covers essential skills and knowledge required to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in enterprise environments.

Completion of the course does not automatically grant certification. Candidates must pass the RHCSA certification exam administered by Red Hat to earn the certification credential.

The RHCSA certification validates skills in system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, enhancing career opportunities for professionals in roles such as system administrator, Linux administrator, network administrator, or DevOps engineer. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum of the course prepares students for further education or specialization in advanced Linux certifications or system administration methodologies.

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