Build on your Red Hat administration skills with this practical training course. Through practical training in a live lab environment and command line exercises, you’ll cover essential intermediate tasks, from managing users and storage to securing systems and deploying containers.
Red Hat 9 System Administration - Part 2
Develop capability with Red Hat administration tools
This intermediate-level course strengthens your confidence in administering Red Hat systems. With extensive command-line practice, you’ll build capability in key areas including storage, security, automation and container deployment, developing a practical understanding that supports certification success.
Learning objectives
- Edit and manage files using Vim
- Automate installations with Kickstart
- Manage users, groups and ACLs
- Configure LVM and Stratis storage
- Secure systems using SELinux and firewalld
- Deploy and manage NFS and Samba
- Schedule tasks with cron and anacron
- Set up Apache and FTP servers
- Create scripts and deploy containers
- Perform system troubleshooting
What you’ll learn
Gain practical skills for advanced RHEL system administration, using the command line, GUI tools, and live lab environments to reinforce learning.
Text editing with Vim
Learn how to navigate and manipulate text files using Vim efficiently. This section introduces core functions such as reading and writing files, searching for patterns, and executing commands directly within Vim. You’ll also explore configuration options, use the .viminfo file for persistence, and apply differences across file versions. By the end, you’ll understand how to customise your environment and leverage Vim as a powerful tool for daily administration tasks.
Automating installations
This module covers the full automation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux installations using Kickstart. You’ll create and modify Kickstart files, understand pre- and post-install scripting, and configure various installation sources such as NFS, FTP and Apache. Learn how to streamline system deployments by setting up an install server and customising system configurations during the automated process. Practical exercises ensure that you can apply these skills to real-world scenarios.
User and access control
Gain comprehensive knowledge of Linux user and group management, including default settings, password policies, and user profiles. Explore advanced access control through ACLs and masks, ensuring secure file and resource management. You’ll also learn to integrate with LDAP for centralised identity management, manage extended permissions, and audit user activity. This helps build robust access frameworks within enterprise environments.
What’s included
- Five days instructor-led training
- Hands-on live labs and exercises
- Course manual and reference materials
Key facts
Ideal for
System administrators, network engineers and IT professionals looking to develop their RHEL skills.
Prerequisites
Completion of Red Hat 9 System Administration – Part 1 or equivalent knowledge is essential.
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 develops intermediate Red Hat Linux system administration skills through hands-on, practical training aligned with RHCSA requirements.
Will I learn how to automate a RHEL installation using Kickstart?
You’ll learn to automate system installs using Kickstart, including how to create configuration files and integrate with NFS, FTP and Apache servers.
What are ACLs and how are they used in Linux?
Access Control Lists (ACLs) allow fine-grained permissions for files and directories. With this course you'll learn to create, modify and apply ACLs securely.
Will I learn how to manage and resize Linux logical volumes?
This course teaches you to create and manage Logical Volumes (LVs) and Volume Groups (VGs), including resizing and extending them using LVM tools.
What is Stratis and how is it used in RHEL?
Stratis is a storage management tool that simplifies complex volume management. You’ll learn to configure and extend Stratis storage during the course.
Does the course cover how to troubleshoot SELinux issues?
You’ll learn how to view SELinux denials, adjust file contexts, manage booleans, and apply policy modules to resolve access control problems.
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