RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299)
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
RHCSA certification or equivalent experience in Linux system administration. Students should be proficient with command-line usage, file management, user administration, and basic networking. RHCSA Rapid Track Course (GL199) or completion of the GL124 and GL134 training track is recommended.
Course Description
Accelerate your path to Red Hat Certified Engineer status with this intensive course covering the full breadth of RHEL 7 system administration and network services. Designed for administrators who already hold RHCSA-level knowledge, the course moves rapidly through advanced topics while dedicating substantial time to hands-on lab exercises that mirror real-world scenarios and RHCE exam objectives. Coverage spans software management, networking, storage and LVM, account and authentication management, SELinux, firewalls, and network services including Apache, Postfix, BIND DNS, NFS, Samba, and OpenSSH. Like all Guru Labs courses, the material is designed to provide extensive hands-on experience.
Learning Objectives
- Manage software packages using RPM, DNF, and custom repositories with createrepo
- Configure network interfaces, routing, and name resolution with NetworkManager and ip commands
- Administer local storage using partitioning, filesystems, LVM, iSCSI, and disk encryption
- Manage user accounts, access control lists, Kerberos authentication, and sudo delegation
- Administer systemd services, GRUB2 boot configuration, and initramfs recovery
- Implement SELinux mandatory access control with contexts, booleans, and audit troubleshooting
- Configure firewalld zones and iptables rules for host-based network security
- Deploy Apache HTTP/HTTPS with virtual hosts, SSL/TLS, and CGI configuration
- Configure Postfix SMTP, BIND caching DNS, NFS, Samba, and vsftpd services
- Monitor system performance with sar, vmstat, and iostat, and manage logging with journalctl
- Manage secure remote access with OpenSSH key-based authentication and tunneling
- Automate RHEL installations with Kickstart and manage KVM virtualization using libvirt
Course Outline
- Software Management
- Network Management
- Storage Management
- Logical Volume Management (LVM)
- Account Management
- Authentication Management
- Boot Management
- Managing SELinux
- Firewall Management
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) Service
- System Monitoring and Logs
- Web (HTTP/HTTPS) Service
- SMTP Service
- Caching-Only DNS Service
- File Sharing with NFS
- File Sharing with CIFS
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service
- Secure Shell (SSH) Service
- Installation, Kickstart, and Virtualization
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299) course cover?
The course covers the complete RHEL 7 administration stack at an accelerated pace, including software management, networking, storage and LVM, account and authentication management, SELinux, firewalls, and network services such as Apache, Postfix, BIND DNS, NFS, Samba, vsftpd, and OpenSSH. With roughly half the time spent in hands-on labs, it builds the performance-based skills the RHCE exam demands. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with hands-on labs.
How long is IT Dojo's RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299) training?
The course 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 RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299) as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time and students work hands-on in live lab environments. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
RHCSA certification or equivalent experience in Linux system administration. Students should be proficient with command-line usage, file management, user administration, and basic networking. RHCSA Rapid Track Course (GL199) or completion of the GL124 and GL134 training track is recommended.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299) 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 RHCE Rapid Track Course (GL299) 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.