Description
Red Hat Linux System Administration Course is designed for users of Linux (or UNIX) who want to build skills in systems administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to a level where they can attach and configure a workstation on an existing network. This course builds on students' existing Linux skills to move them from being a user to learning actual Linux systems administration.
Prepares for:
This course helps prepare students for the Red Hat Certified Technician exam and, in conjunction with the RH253, the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam.
Courses
This course includes the following units:
RH131: Red Hat Linux System Administration 1:
Installation, System Initialization
This course teaches participants to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to perform post-installation configuration routines, to understand the boot up and shutdown procedure, and to understand how to start and stop individual services.
RH131: Red Hat Linux System Administration 2:
Kernel Services, Filesystem Management
This course teaches participants about kernel modules and about adding additional diskspace to the system, including the use of disk quotas, software RAID, and logical volume management.
RH131: Red Hat Linux System Administration 3:
Users, Networks, Packages
This course teaches participants how to create and modify user accounts, including the use of network authentication systems; how to administer Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux); how to configure network parameters; how to use RPM to install, erase, query, and verify packages; and how to use kickstart to install systems in a hands-free manner.
RH131: Red Hat Linux System Administration 4:
Administrative Tasks, Troubleshooting
This course teaches participants to perform such administrative tasks as setting up printers; using cron to schedule administrative tasks; managing system logs; making backups; configuring the X server. In addition, this course teaches about troubleshooting, including the use of rescue mode.
Prerequisites:
RH033 Red Hat Linux Essentials Course or equivalent knowledge of and experience with the fundamentals of Red Hat Linux, including installation, file editing, and setting permissions.
Course Access:
Each participant has access to the course for a period of 3 months from the day of enrollment.