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Course Overview
Already have hands-on Linux experience and need to get RHCSA-certified—fast? The Red Hat RHCSA Rapid Track Course delivers five days of intensive training that combines the content of RH124 and RH134 in an accelerated pace.
This expert-led course is designed for experienced Linux system administrators and covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. You’ll learn to manage packages, storage, users, services, networking, security, containers, and more—quickly and thoroughly. It also prepares you to take the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam with confidence.
Who Should Attend
This course is geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks:
- Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures
- Providing operational support
- Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability
- Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration
Course Objectives
By the end of this accelerated course, you’ll be able to perform core system administration tasks and prepare for the RHCSA exam using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
- Manage software packages using new repository structures and AppStream modules
- Configure and manage local storage, volumes, and Stratis-based file systems
- Set up users, groups, permissions on files, and authentication protocols
- Configure network services, scheduling, and performance tuning for Linux systems
- Run containers, troubleshoot issues, and manage servers using the Cockpit web interface
Course Outline
Module 1: Access Systems and Get Help
- Log into local and remote systems
- Use Red Hat Insights and support tools
Module 2: Navigate File Systems
- Create, move, and manage files using Bash
Module 3: Manage Local Users and Groups
- Add, delete, and configure local users and group policies
Module 4: Control Access to Files
- Set permissions and understand their security implications
Module 5: Manage SELinux Security
- Configure and troubleshoot SELinux enforcement
Module 6: Tune System Performance
- Monitor and adjust system processes and priorities
Module 7: Install and Update Software
- Use DNF and repositories to manage software
Module 8: Manage Basic Storage
- Partition disks and create swap spaces
Module 9: Control Services and the Boot Process
- Use systemd to manage services and startup
Module 10: Manage Networking
- Configure IP settings and test connectivity
Module 11: Analyze and Store Logs
- Access and interpret system logs for troubleshooting
Module 12: Implement Advanced Storage Features
- Use LVM, Stratis, and VDO for storage optimization
Module 13: Schedule Future Tasks
- Automate recurring tasks with cron and systemd timers
Module 14: Access Network-Attached Storage
- Use NFS to mount and manage remote storage
Module 15: Manage Network Security
- Configure firewalls and SELinux for network services
Module 16: Run Containers
- Obtain, run, and manage containers on RHEL