RH024

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview

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Learn the basics of Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview (RH024) is a series of no-cost, on-demand, online videos that provide a technical introduction to Linux® for IT professionals.

Course overview

The videos will demonstrate basic practical techniques of Linux use and system administration tasks for professionals new to the operating system who are interested in preparing for further study. You will be introduced to why Linux and the open source development model is so important in today's computing environment.

Note: You can view all videos or only the ones that interest you. There are no hands-on labs or course completion recognition associated with this course.

Audience for this course

IT leaders, administrators, engineers, architects, and anyone else seeking a high-level understanding of Linux.

Prerequisites for this course

There are not prerequisites for this course.

Outline for this course

Video 1. Why do IT professionals need experience with Linux?
Video 2. Why does the open source development model matter?
Video 3. What is a Linux distribution?
Video 4. What is the shell and how is it used to control program?
Video 5. What is the Linux kernel and what is user space?
Video 6. Orientation to Linux graphic user interface
Video 7. Files in Linux
Video 8. The file system hierarchy
Video 9. Editing text files in a terminal
Video 10. Users and groups
Video 11. File permissions
Video 12. How do I manage software in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux?
Video 13. How do I configure networking from the command line?
Video 14. How do I control system start-up processes?
Video 15. How do I learn more about Linux?

After the course

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)
Part one of the core system administration tasks needed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, this course focuses on providing students with key Linux administration skills needed to become a full-time Linux administrator.
Red Hat System Administration II (RH134)
Part two of the core system administration tasks needed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, this course focuses on the key Linux administration tasks needed to become a full-time Linux administrator.
Red Hat System Administration II with exam (RH135)
Part two of the core system administration tasks needed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, this course focuses on the key Linux administration tasks needed to become a full-time Linux administrator. It includes the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200).
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200)
Prove your skills and knowledge in core system administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux by taking Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200). Passing the exam earns you certification as a Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
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