Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124)
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Description
This course relates to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and is designed for IT professionals without previous Linux administration experience. You will learn Linux administration "survival skills" by focusing on core administration tasks. System Admin I also provides a foundation for individuals wishing to become full time Linux system administrators by introducing key command line concepts and other enterprise level tools. These concepts are further developed in the follow-on course, Red Hat System Administration II(RH134). Both courses are needed in your preparation for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator Exam (EX200).
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to the command line
- Managing physical storage
- Learning how to install and configure software components and services
- Establishing network connections and firewall access
- Monitoring and managing processes
- Managing and securing files
- Administrating users and groups
- Accessing Linux file systems
- Installing and using virtualized systems
- Reviewing the system log files and journal
Course Outline
- Access the command line
- Log in to a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell
- Manage files from the command line
- Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files from the bash shell prompt
- Getting help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Resolve problems by using online help systems and Red Hat support utilities
- Create, view, and edit text files
- Create, view, and edit text files from command output or in an editor
- Manage local Linux users and groups
- Manage local Linux users and groups, and administer local password policies
- Control access to files with Linux file system permissions
- Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission settings
- Monitor and manage Linux processes
- Obtain information about the system, and control processes running on it
- Control services and daemons
- Control and monitor network services and system daemons using systemd
- Configure and secure OpenSSH service
- Access and provide access to the command line on remote systems securely using OpenSSH
- Analyze and store logs
- Locate and accurately interpret relevant system log files for troubleshooting purposes
- Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux networking
- Configure basic IPv4 networking on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
- Archive and copy files between systems
- Archive files and copy them from one system to another
- Install and update software packages
- Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package repositories
- Access Linux file systems
- Access and inspect existing file systems on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
- Use virtualized systems
- Create and use Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtual machines with KVM and libvirt
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) course cover?
This course covers Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) training?
IT Dojo's Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time — students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer-sponsored — your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Red Hat® System Administration I (RH124) for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.