System Administration I

• Microsoft Windows system administrators who need to quickly learn core Red Hat Enterprise Linux proficiencies
• System administrators, network administrators, and other IT professionals who require proficiency performing core tasks in Linux
• Non Linux IT professionals on the path to becoming a full time Linux system administrator

IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION

This course is intended to develop the skills needed for basic administration and configuration  of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course introduces key command line concepts and  enterprise-level tools, laying the foundation for the rapid deployment of Red Hat Enterprise  Linux. The curriculum also introduces the basic administration skills needed for resolving  configuration issues and integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with other existing  environments. This offering lays the foundation for secure user and group administration, and  develops skills that allow administrators to use available storage solutions more efficiently and  securely. This course is the first of a two-part series that takes a computer professional  knowing nothing about Linux to being a fully capable Linux administrator.

IMPACT ON THE INDIVIDUAL

As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform essential Linux system  administration tasks, including installation, establishing network connectivity, managing  physical storage, and basic security administration.

You should be able to demonstrate these skills:   

• Access the command line
• Manage files from the command line
• Create, view, and edit text files
• Manage local users and groups
• Monitor and manage Linux processes
• Control services and daemons
• Control access to files with file system permissions
• Analyze and store log files
• Configure and secure the OpenSSH service
• Install and update software packages
• Access Linux file systems
• Manage Linux networking 

Get started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Describe and define open source, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Access the command line

• Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell.   

Manage files from the command line

• Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from the bash shell.   

Get help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 

• Resolve problems by using local help systems.   

Create, view, and edit text files 

• Manage text files from command output or in a text editor.   

Manage local users and groups 

• Create, manage, and delete local users and groups, as well as administer local password  policies.   

Control access to files 

• Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different  permission settings.   

Monitor and manage Linux processes 

• Evaluate and control processes running on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. 
  

Control services and daemons 

• Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd.   

Configure and secure SSH 

• Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH.   

Analyze and store logs 

• Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes.   

Manage networking 

• Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.   

Archive and transfer files 

• Archive and copy files from one system to another.   

Install and update software 

• Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package  repositories.   

Access Linux file systems 

• Access, inspect, and use existing file systems on storage attached to a Linux server.   

Analyze servers and get support 

• Investigate and resolve issues in the web-based management interface, getting support from  Red Hat to help solve problems.   

Comprehensive review 

• Review the content covered in this course by completing hands-on exercises.

Previous operating system administration experience is helpful but not required.

Red Hat System Administration II with RHCSA (RH135)