Advance your Linux administration skills with this RHEL 8 training. Designed to build on foundational knowledge, the course covers key system administration tasks and aligns with Red Hat’s learning pathways, making it an ideal next step for career progression.
Red Hat 8 System Administration - Part 2
Practical Linux admin skills for RHEL 8
This course provides intermediate-level training in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. You’ll gain practical experience with system administration techniques, from automation to storage and security. Ideal for IT professionals seeking to build confidence, capability, and increases their readiness for RHCSA or RHCE certification.
Learning objectives
- Automate installations using Kickstart
- Manage users, groups and access control
- Configure and secure SELinux
- Create and manage logical volumes
- Configure NFS, AutoFS and Samba
- Tune the kernel for performance
- Schedule tasks with cron and anacron
- Deploy containers with Podman and Buildah
- Troubleshoot RHEL system issues
- Configure Apache and secure FTP services
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain confidence in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems using the command line and GUI tools. From user controls to networking, containers and security, the course covers all the core skills required to administer modern RHEL environments effectively and prepare for certification.
Editing, scripting and task automation
Master the essentials of working with text and automating system tasks. You'll learn to use Vim confidently for editing configuration files and apply tools like grep, sed and regular expressions for efficient content manipulation. You'll also develop skills in writing basic shell scripts and using cron, at and systemd timers to automate routine administration — helping you save time and reduce manual errors in daily operations.
Managing users, processes and access
Understand how to manage users, groups and authentication in a secure, structured way. You'll explore access controls using ACLs, extended file permissions and LDAP integration to support centralised identity management. In parallel, you'll learn to manage system processes, set priorities and monitor activity to keep systems running efficiently and securely in multi-user environments.
Storage and system security
Gain practical experience in managing disk partitions, logical volumes and layered storage using LVM and Stratis. You'll learn to configure encrypted storage, create swap space and implement secure storage practices. This module also covers firewall configuration and SELinux management, giving you the tools to safeguard services, control access, and respond to security events confidently.
Network services and container operations
Configure key network services including Apache, Samba, NFS, AutoFS and FTP, and set up DNS client access. You'll manage and secure these services using SELinux and firewalld. Finally, the course introduces container management with Podman, Buildah and Skopeo, preparing you to work in hybrid environments where service delivery and automation go hand in hand.
What’s included
- Five days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
Key facts
Ideal for
IT professionals, system administrators and engineers with RHEL basics looking to progress their skills in managing Red Hat Linux systems.
Prerequisites
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 course builds your capabilities in administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, with practical exercises across user access, security, storage, scripting and containers, supporting you in your preparation towards RHCSA and RHCE certification.
How does this course differ from Red Hat 8 System Administration – Part 1?
Part 2 builds on foundational skills from Part 1, introducing more advanced tools and tasks like logical volume management, SELinux, containers and automation. It’s ideal if you’re ready to go beyond basic administration.
Who should take this Red Hat system administration course?
The course is ideal for IT professionals with basic Red Hat Linux knowledge. It's suitable for junior system administrators, technical support staff, and experienced Linux users looking to deepen their command-line and server management skills.
How does this course help with system security?
You’ll learn to configure SELinux, manage firewalls with firewalld, and set up secure services including SSH and encrypted storage. These topics are critical for maintaining system integrity and defending against unauthorised access.
Can learning Linux help me transition into DevOps or cloud roles?
Linux is foundational in many DevOps tools and cloud platforms, so it’s a great step to working in either of these areas. Understanding Linux prepares you for working with containers, automation tools and cloud infrastructure, all of which are key areas in modern IT and DevOps careers.
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