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Course Overview
Already familiar with the basics of Linux? RH134: Red Hat System Administration II takes you further, improving your skills in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. With Red Hat Enterprise Linux powering over 90% of Fortune 500 companies’ operations, advanced Linux administration skills are in high demand.
This Red Hat® training course goes deeper into core Linux system administration skills, helping you build proficiency in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, performing troubleshooting, configuring SELinux, working with logical volumes, and managing file systems. You’ll also complete tasks aligned with the EX200: Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam, setting you on the path toward becoming a Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
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
This course builds the core Linux system administration skills needed to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. It emphasizes tasks essential to day-to-day system management and aligns with topics covered on the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200).
- Expand your system administration skills in storage configuration, logical volumes, and file systems
- Manage SELinux for access control and enforcement
- Configure and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
- Perform routine tasks such as job scheduling, archiving, and performance tuning
Course Outline
Improve Command Line Productivity
- Use advanced Bash features and shell scripting
- Work efficiently on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
Schedule Future Tasks
- Automate recurring or one-time jobs using cron and at
Analyze and Store Logs
- Locate and interpret system logs for troubleshooting and auditing
Archive and Transfer Files
- Use tools like tar, scp, and rsync to transfer and backup data
Tune System Performance
- Apply basic system tuning techniques
- Optimize processes and memory usage
Manage SELinux Security
- Configure SELinux modes and contexts
- Troubleshoot access control issues
Manage Logical Volumes
- Create and manage logical volumes and file systems
- Implement storage configuration and management
Access Network-Attached Storage
- Mount NFS shares on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
- Manage simple remote storage
Control the Boot Process
- Troubleshoot boot issues and manage system startup
Manage Network Security
- Configure firewall rules and integrate with SELinux
Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Perform full installation and deployment of Red Hat systems
- Handle partition layout and initial configuration
Run Containers
- Use Podman to manage simple containerized services