Linux RHCE Training Program

Master Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration and Boost Your IT Career

Overview

Advance your IT career with the Linux RHCE Training Program at DevOps TechLab, a complete and hands-on course designed to help you master the skills required to administer and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of Linux system administration, covering essential topics such as user and group management, file systems, process control, security implementation, networking configuration, and system troubleshooting. You’ll also learn how to optimize and fine-tune Linux performance to ensure reliable and efficient system operations.

Guided by experienced Linux professionals, our training emphasizes real-world practice and industry-standard techniques, preparing you for RHCE certification and success in professional environments.

Join DevOps TechLab’s Linux Program today to gain in-demand skills in Linux system management, enhance your technical proficiency, and open doors to rewarding opportunities in IT infrastructure and DevOps.

Course Objectives

RH124: Red Hat System Administration

RH124 is the first step on your journey to becoming a Linux expert. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Red Hat System Administration. From basic command-line operations to user and group management, you will gain a solid foundation in Linux administration.

Topics covered include:
1. Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
2. Using Essential Tools for the Command Line
3. File Management and Permissions
4. Managing Users and Groups
5. Networking and Security

By the end of RH124, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to handle basic system administration tasks in a Linux environment.

RH135: Red Hat System Administration II with RHCSA Exam

Building upon the foundation established in RH124, RH135 delves deeper into the world of Linux administration. This course focuses on more advanced topics and prepares you for the RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) exam.

Key areas covered in RH135 include:
1. Automated Installation and Deployment
2. Managing Storage
3. Configuring File and Web Services
4. Managing Network Services
5. Implementing Virtualization and Kickstart

With RH135, you will expand your Linux administration skills and enhance your ability to effectively manage enterprise-level Linux systems.

RH255: Red Hat System Administration III with RHCSA and RHCE Exam

RH255 takes your Linux expertise to the pinnacle of achievement. This course combines advanced administration techniques with a comprehensive review of the RHCSA and RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) exams.

By completing RH255, you will master the following topics:

1. Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
2. System Performance and Optimization
3. Kernel Management
4. Server Security and Hardening
5. Web Application Proxy and File Sharing

RH255 equips you with the skills needed to excel in both the RHCSA and RHCE exams, making you a certified expert in Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration.

Course Objective: Acquiring Essential Linux Administration Skills

The objective of the RHCE (Complete Linux Training) program is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively administer and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. Through comprehensive training modules and hands-on exercises, you will achieve the following:

Proficiency in administering and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, ensuring smooth operation and optimal performance.

Competence in essential system administration tasks, including user and group management, file system management, and package installation.

Security implementation to safeguard critical resources and protect against potential threats.

Networking configuration to establish reliable and secure connections within a Linux environment.

Troubleshooting skills and knowledge of performance tuning techniques to diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently.

Preparedness for the Red Hat certification exams (RHCSA and RHCE) through comprehensive exam preparation materials and practice exams.

Hands-on experience through lab exercises and real-world scenarios, enabling practical application of acquired knowledge.

Proficiency in utilizing Linux command-line tools and utilities for efficient system management.

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills necessary for effective RHEL administration.

Program Outcome: Mastering Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

Upon completion of the RHCE (Complete Linux Training) program, you will achieve the following outcomes:
– Proficiency in administering and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
– Competence in essential system administration tasks, including user and group management, file system management, and package installation.
– Troubleshooting skills and knowledge of performance tuning techniques to diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently.

– Preparedness for the Red Hat certification exams (RHCSA and RHCE), with a strong foundation in exam objectives and practice materials.
– Hands-on experience through lab exercises and real-world scenarios, providing practical application of learned concepts.
– Proficiency in utilizing Linux command-line tools and utilities for efficient system management and automation.
– Problem-solving and critical thinking skills necessary for effective RHEL administration, enabling you to overcome complex challenges.

Course content

  • Access the command line
    Log in to a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell.
  • Manage files from the command line
    Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files from the bash shell prompt.
  • Get help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    Resolve problems by using online help systems and Red Hat support utilities.
  • Create, view, and edit text files
    Create, view, and edit text files from command output or in an editor.
  • Manage local Linux users and groups
    Manage local Linux users and groups, and administer local password policies.
  • Control access to files with Linux file system permissions
    Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission   settings.
  • Monitor and manage Linux processes
    Obtain information about the system, and control processes running on it.
  • Control services and daemons
    Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd
  • Configure and secure OpenSSH service
    Access and provide access to the command line on remote systems securely using OpenSSH
  • Analyze and store logs
    Locate and accurately interpret relevant system log files for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux networking
    Configure basic IPv4 networking on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
  • Archive and copy files between systems
    Archive files and copy them from one system to another.
  • Install and update software packages
    Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package repositories.
  • Access Linux file systems
    Access and inspect existing file systems on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
  • Use virtualized systems
    Create and use Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtual machines with KVM and libvirt.
  • Comprehensive review
    Practice and demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in this course
  • Automate installation with Kickstart

Automate the installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with Kickstart.

  • Use regular expressions with grep

Write regular expressions that, when partnered with grep, will allow you to quickly isolate or locate content within text files.

  • Create and Edit text files with vim

Introduce the vim text editor, with which you can open, edit, and save text files.

  • Schedule future Linux tasks

Schedule tasks to automatically execute in the future.

  • Manage priority of Linux processes

Influence the relative priorities at which Linux processes run.

  • Control access to files with access control lists (ACL)

Manage file security using POSIX access control lists.

  • Manage SELinux security

Manage the Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) behavior of a system to keep it secure in case of a network service compromise.

  • Connect to network-defined users and groups

Configure systems to use central identity management services.

  • Add disks, partitions, and file systems to a Linux system

Manage simple partitions and file systems.

  • Manage logical volume management (LVM) storage

Manage logical volumes from the command line.

  • Access networked attached storage with network file system (NFS)

Access (secure) NFS shares.

  • Access networked storage with SMB

Use autofs and the command line to mount and unmount SMB file Systems.

  • Control and troubleshoot the Red Hat Enterprise Linux boot process
  • Limit network communication with firewall

Configure a basic firewall.

  • Comprehensive review

Practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in this course.

  • Control services and daemons

Review how to manage services and the boot-up process using systemctl

  • Manage IPv6 networking

Configure and troubleshoot basic IPv6 networking on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems

  • Configure link aggregation and bridging

Configure and troubleshoot advanced network interface functionality including bonding, teaming, and local software bridges

  • Control network port security

Permit and reject access to network services using advanced SELinux and firewalld filtering techniques

  • Manage DNS for servers

Set and verify correct DNS records for systems and configure secure DNS caching

  • Configure email delivery

Relay all email sent by the system to an SMTP gateway for central delivery

  • Provide block-based storage

Provide and use networked iSCSI block devices as remote disks

  • Provide file-based storage

Provide NFS exports and SMB file shares to specific systems and users

  • Configure MariaDB databases

Provide a MariaDB SQL database for use by programs and database administrators

  • Provide Apache HTTPD web service

Configure Apache HTTPD to provide Transport Layer Security (TLS)-enabled websites and virtual hosts

  • Write Bash scripts

Write simple shell scripts using Bash

  • Bash conditionals and control structures

Use Bash conditionals and other control structures to write more sophisticated shell commands and scripts

  • Configure the shell environment

Customize Bash startup and use environment variables, Bash aliases, and Bash functions

  • Linux containers preview

Preview the capabilities of Linux containers, Docker, and other related technologies in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

  • Comprehensive review

Practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in Red Hat System Administration III

This Course Includes

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