RH124: Red Hat System Administration I

Core skills for the new Linux system administrator

Course Description

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is designed for IT professionals who are new to Linux and require core Red Hat Enterprise Linux skills. Focused on administration tasks that will be encountered in the workplace, this course will actively engage students in task-focused activities, lab-based knowledge checks, and facilitative discussions to ensure maximum skill transfer and retention. In addition, GUI-based tools will be featured to build on the students' existing technical knowledge, while key command line concepts will be introduced to provide a foundation for students planning to become full-time Linux system administrators. By the end of the five-day course, students will be able to perform installation, establish network connectivity, manage physical storage, and perform basic security administration.

Audience

• 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 full-time Linux system administrators

Prerequisites

• Previous operating system administration experience is helpful but not required

Course Content

• Graphical installation of Linux
• Managing physical storage
• Introduction to the command line
• Learning how to install and configure local components and services
• Establishing network and securing network services
• Managing and securing files
• Administrating users and groups
• Deploying file sharing services