Your result

This course will build the foundation for those learning the key tasks to become a full-time Linux system administrator. As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform essential Linux system administration tasks, including:

• Installation
• Establishing network connectivity
• Managing physical storage
• Basic security administration

Target audience

• Technical professionals with current or pending responsibilities as a Linux enterprise or cloud system administrator
• Students planning to become a technical professional using Linux

Approach

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is designed for IT professionals with no previous Linux system administration experience. The course provides you with Linux administration competence by focusing on core administration tasks. This course also provides a foundation for those who plan to become full-time Linux system administrators by introducing key command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools.

This course is the first of a two-course series that takes a computer professional with no Linux system administration knowledge to become a capable Linux administrator. These concepts are further developed in the follow-up course, Red Hat System Administration II (RH134).

Preliminary knowledge

Basic technical user skills with computer applications on some operating systems are expected. Take our free assessment to gauge whether this offering is the right fit for your skills.

Course materials

This training makes use of official Red Hat study materials in English.

Further education

Upon completing this training, you may choose to expand your knowledge further with:

• Red Hat System Administration II (RH134)

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Computrain is a Red Hat Advanced Training Partner. This means that each training is guaranteed to meet all quality requirements and match the exam requirements.

Content

Get started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Describe and define open source, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Access the command line

• Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell

Manage files from the command line

• Copy, move, create, delete and organize files while working from the bash shell

Get help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Resolve problems by using local help systems

Create, view, and edit text files

• Manage text files from command output or in a text editor

Manage local users and groups

• Create, manage and delete local users and groups, as well as administer local password policies

Control access to files

• Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission settings

Monitor and manage Linux processes

• Evaluate and control processes running on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system

Control services and daemons

• Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd

Configure and secure SSH

• Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH

Analyze and store logs

• Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes

Manage networking

• Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers

Archive and transfer files

• Archive and copy files from one system to another

Install and update software packages

• Download, install, update and manage software packages from Red Hat and DNF package repositories

Access Linux files systems

• Access, inspect and use existing file systems on storage attached to a Linux server

Analyze servers and get support

• Investigate and resolve issues in the web-based management interface, getting support from Red Hat to help solve problems

Comprehensive review

• Review the content covered in this course by completing hands-on exercises

Certificate

After attending the training you will receive the certificate 'Red Hat System Administration I'.