Advance your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 knowledge with this practical and immersive course. Designed to support RHCE 7 preparation, it builds on foundational skills, helping you deepen your administration capabilities in line with real-world environments and Red Hat curriculum.
Red Hat 7 System Administration - Part 2
Gain essential RHEL 7 administration skills to apply in real-world environments
This 5-day, instructor-led course delivers intermediate system administration skills aligned to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL 7). With a practical focus, it's ideal for those aiming to build confidence and competence in preparation for RHCE 7 or managing live Red Hat systems.
Learning objectives
- Use and customise the vim editor
- Search and manipulate text with regex
- Set and manage process priorities
- Automate installations using Kickstart
- Manage users, ACLs and LDAP
- Configure LVM, Stratis and encrypted storage
- Implement SSH, firewalld and SELinux
- Configure NFS, AutoFS and Samba
- Create repositories and manage software
- Deploy containers and troubleshoot systems
What you’ll learn
You’ll develop the skills to carry out intermediate administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 systems, focusing on key areas such as system configuration, security, storage, software management, and automation. The course enables you to edit and manage files, configure system services, and optimise performance using Red Hat’s recommended tools.
System configuration
Learn how to configure and manage user accounts, including private groups, default settings and password policies. Gain proficiency in setting and modifying Access Control Lists (ACLs) for fine-grained file permissions. You’ll explore extended file permissions and effective ways to customise user profiles, along with connecting to an LDAP server for identity verification and centralised access management. These skills ensure secure and efficient system configuration tailored to organisational needs.
Software and storage
Develop the ability to manage local repositories and install packages using module streams. You’ll get practical experience in partitioning disks, setting up logical volumes, configuring layered storage with Stratis, and applying encryption using LUKS. The course also covers creating and adjusting swap space, allowing you to handle memory efficiently. These core skills enable flexible storage architecture and secure data handling on your Red Hat system.
Network and services
Master the configuration and management of essential network services including SSH, Apache, FTP, NFS and Samba. You’ll learn to manage services and ports using firewalld and SELinux, ensuring secure remote and local access. Gain hands-on experience setting up DNS client access and AutoFS (automounting) services. By understanding service security and interoperability, you’ll support diverse and robust enterprise environments.
Text processing and system monitoring
Learn to work efficiently with text files using the vim editor, mastering core and advanced editing functions, file management commands, and environment customisation. Use regular expressions to perform targeted searches and replacements, and employ tools for rapid text processing. You’ll also explore system monitoring techniques, including viewing and managing process priorities, understanding Systemd timers, and working with the system journal.
What’s included
- Instructor-led live virtual training
- Practical exercises with live labs
- Full coverage of advanced SELinux configuration and policy management
- Step-by-step container deployment using Podman, Skopeo and Buildah
- Expert trainers with Red Hat experience
- Comprehensive course materials for ongoing reference
- Detailed coverage of RHCE 7 exam-aligned topics
- Post-course support for follow-up queries and clarification
Key facts
Ideal for
Suitable for administrators with basic RHEL skills looking to upskill or are preparing for RHCE 7.
Prerequisites
Completion of Red Hat 7 System Administration - Part 1 or equivalent knowledge is desirable to support your understanding and completion of this course.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This proactive course helps you gain the knowledge and experience needed to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 systems and supports your journey towards RHCE 7 certification.
What is covered in Red Hat System Administration Part 2?
This course covers a broad range of intermediate administration skills for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. You will work with advanced text editing in vim, automate installations with Kickstart, and configure user accounts with Access Control Lists and LDAP authentication.
How does this course help with RHCE 7 preparation?
Many of the topics in this course directly map to skills assessed in the RHCE 7 exam. These include automation with Kickstart, secure system configuration with SELinux and firewalld, network service setup, container management with Podman, and system troubleshooting.
What practical skills will I gain?
You’ll configure secure authentication using LDAP, manage encrypted and layered storage, set up and manage web, file, and print services, and fine-tune system performance using kernel parameters and Tuned profiles. You’ll also learn to automate installations, schedule recurring tasks, create shell scripts for common administration routines, and deploy and manage containers.
What is Kickstart, and how is it used in this course?
Kickstart is Red Hat’s automated installation tool that allows you to deploy systems quickly and consistently. You’ll learn to create and customise Kickstart configuration files, add pre- and post-installation tasks, and use different deployment methods. You’ll also set up an installation server and apply Kickstart in scenarios that require standardised system builds.
Will I learn about containers?
Yes, you’ll use Podman to create and run containers, Skopeo to manage and transfer container images, and Buildah to create custom container images. You’ll attach storage volumes to containers, run containers as system services, and troubleshoot containerised applications.
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