Course Description

Course Overview

The RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199) is an intensive and fast-paced training program designed to prepare students for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification exam. This course combines content from both Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) into a single accelerated course. The RHCSA certification is a globally recognized certification that validates the skills and knowledge required to perform essential system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with operating systems and computing concepts.
• Some experience with Linux or UNIX operating systems is beneficial, but not mandatory.
• No prior experience with Red Hat Linux is required.

Methodology

The RHCSA Rapid Track course follows an intensive, immersive learning approach, combining theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises. Instructors will deliver the content from both RH124 and RH134 in a condensed timeframe, focusing on the most critical concepts for the RHCSA certification exam. The majority of the course will be devoted to hands-on lab exercises, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and gain practical experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Overview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and distributions
• Installation options and procedures for Red Hat Linux
• Accessing the Command Line
• Using the Bash shell and basic command line navigation
• Executing commands with superuser privileges (sudo)
• Managing Files from the Command Line
• Navigating file systems and directory structures
• Creating, modifying, and deleting files and directories
• Understanding file permissions and ownership
• Getting Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Accessing documentation and seeking help
• Using man pages and info commands
• Creating, Viewing, and Editing Text Files
• Using text editors to create and modify files
• Viewing and searching text files with commands
• Managing Local Linux Users and Groups
• Creating and managing user accounts and passwords
• Managing group memberships and permissions
• Controlling Access to Files with Linux File System Permissions
• Understanding Linux file system permissions
• Modifying permissions and ownership of files and directories
• Managing File Systems and Logical Volumes
• Managing ext4 file systems and swap space
• Creating and managing logical volumes and snapshots
• Implementing advanced storage features, such as RAID and LVM cache
• Accessing Network Storage with NFS and CIFS
• Configuring NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System) clients
• Mounting and unmounting network file systems
• Managing User Authentication with Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM)
• Configuring PAM to enforce user authentication policies
• Using PAM to manage user access control
• Controlling Access to Network Services
• Configuring firewall rules with firewalld
• Implementing SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) policies
• Controlling and Troubleshooting the Boot Process
• Managing GRUB2 (GRand Unified Bootloader) settings
• Analyzing and troubleshooting boot issues

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Perform essential system administration tasks, including installation, file system management, and user authentication.
• Configure network storage and access network file systems.
• Control access to network services and implement security measures.
• Troubleshoot boot issues and analyze system logs.

Labs

• Red Hat Linux Installation: Students will perform a Red Hat Linux installation using different options and configurations.
• Basic Command Line Navigation: Students will practice navigating the Linux file system using basic command line commands.
• Managing Files and Directories: Students will create, modify, and delete files and directories, and manage file permissions and ownership.
• Working with Text Files: Students will use text editors to create and modify text files, and perform text file operations.
• Logical Volume Management: Students will create and manage logical volumes, implement RAID, and configure LVM cache.
• NFS and CIFS Configuration: Students will configure and mount network file systems using NFS and CIFS protocols.
• Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) Configuration: Students will configure PAM for user authentication and access control.
• Firewall and SELinux Configuration: Students will configure firewalld rules and manage SELinux policies for network security.
• Boot Process Troubleshooting: Students will troubleshoot boot issues and manage GRUB2 settings for the Linux boot process.