This foundational course introduces the Linux operating system and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environment, equipping beginners with essential skills to manage Linux systems effectively.
- Introduction to Linux and the RHEL Ecosystem: Gain familiarity with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment, structure, and usage.
- Command-Line Proficiency: Learn to navigate the shell, execute commands, and utilize various shell environments.
- File Management and Security: Manage, organize, and secure files and directories, ensuring data protection and organization.
- User and Group Management: Configure user accounts, groups, and implement user security policies to manage system access.
- System Services Management with systemd: Control, monitor, and manage systemd services, ensuring system processes are running smoothly.
- Remote Access Configuration: Set up secure remote access using both the RHEL web console and SSH for efficient remote management.
- Network Configuration: Configure network interfaces and settings to establish and maintain system connectivity.
- Software Management with DNF: Use the DNF package manager to install, update, and remove software efficiently.
Building on RHSA 1, this course dives into advanced system administration techniques, focusing on RHEL installation, security, and storage management.
- RHEL Installation: Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using scalable methods to support multiple deployments.
- Security and File System Management: Access and manage security files, file systems, and networks to protect system integrity.
- Shell Scripting and Automation: Learn scripting techniques to automate tasks and streamline processes across multiple systems.
- Storage Device and File System Management: Configure storage devices, logical volumes, and file systems to optimize data handling.
- System Security Management: Implement security measures and manage access to the system, protecting resources and sensitive information.
- Boot Process and Service Control: Control and troubleshoot the boot process, manage system services, and maintain operational uptime.
- Container Management: Set up and manage containers to deploy lightweight applications and services.
The RHCSA certification validates your skills as a capable system administrator, equipped with the knowledge to manage RHEL environments.
An RHCSA is able to:
- Utilize Essential Tools: Efficiently handle files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation resources.
- Create Shell Scripts: Develop simple shell scripts to automate routine tasks and improve workflow.
- Operate Running Systems: Manage running systems, boot into various run levels, manage processes, and control services.
- Local Storage Configuration: Configure local storage, create and manage partitions and logical volumes.
- File System Management: Set up and configure file systems, define permissions, encrypt data, implement access control lists, and use network file systems.
- System Deployment and Maintenance: Deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL systems, including software installation, updates, and configuration of essential services.
- User and Group Management: Manage users, groups, and control system access to maintain security and functionality.
- Security Configuration: Implement basic firewall and SELinux configurations to secure the system.
- Container Management: Handle basic container operations to run and deploy applications in a containerized environment.