This course is designed as the second part of the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) training track for IT professionals. It builds upon and lends context to the foundational knowledge that you gained in Red Hat System Administration I (RH124), going deeper into core Linux system administration skills, including storage configuration, security feature management, task control, and installation and deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
Learning Objectives
You should be able to demonstrate these skills:Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using Kickstart
Manage file systems and logical volumes
Manage scheduled jobs
Access network file systems
Manage SELinux
Control firewalls
Perform troubleshooting tasks
- Run commands more efficiently by using advanced features of the bash shell, shell scripts, and various utilities provided by Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Schedule commands to run in the future, either one time or on a repeating schedule.
- Improve system performance by setting tuning parameters and adjusting scheduling priority of processes.
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Interpret and set access control lists (ACLs) on files to handle situations requiring complex user and group access permissions.
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Protect and manage the security of a server by using SELinux.
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Create and manage storage devices, partitions, file systems, and swap spaces from the command line.
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Create and manage logical volumes containing file systems and swap spaces from the command line.
- Manage storage using the Stratis local storage management system and use VDO volumes to optimize storage space in use.
- Use the NFS protocol to administer network-attached storage.
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Manage the boot process to control services offered and to troubleshoot and repair problems.
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Control network connections to services using the system firewall and SELinux rules.
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Red Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux on servers and virtual machines.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is recommended. Experienced Linux administrators seeking to accelerate their path toward becoming a Red Hat Certified System Administrator should start with the RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199).