Red Hat Academy

Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies.

There is a significant shift in the industry towards open source. By acquiring Red Hat technology skills from our program, you will set up your open source skills giving you the unique opportunity for exciting careers in the IT industry.

Employers want to hire only the best IT professionals. Because Red Hat Academy courses are tailored towards job definition and not on teaching general topics, they will successfully prepare you to succeed on the Red Hat certification exams, and help you to prove your skills and build your future career.

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)

Outline for this course

• 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 files 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.

Duration: 40 hours
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Networking and Operating systems

Red Hat System Administration II (RH135)

Outline for this course

• Improve command line productivity
  Run commands more efficiently by using advanced features of the bash shell, shell scripts, and various utilities provided by Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Schedule future tasks
  Schedule commands to run in the future, either one time or on a repeating schedule.
• Tune system performance
  Improve system performance by setting tuning parameters and adjusting scheduling priority of processes.
• Control access to files with ACLs
  Interpret and set access control lists (ACLs) on files to handle situations requiring complex user and group access permissions.
• Manage SELinux security
  Protect and manage the security of a server by using SELinux.
• Manage basic storage
  Create and manage storage devices, partitions, file systems, and swap spaces from the command line.
• Manage logical volumes
  Create and manage logical volumes containing file systems and swap spaces from the command line.
• Implement advanced storage features
  Manage storage using the Stratis local storage management system and use VDO volumes to optimize storage space in use.
• Access network-attached storage
  Use the NFS protocol to administer network-attached storage.
• Control the boot process
  Manage the boot process to control services offered and to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Manage network security
  Control network connections to services using the system firewall and SELinux rules.
• Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux on servers and virtual machines.
• Run Containers
  Obtain, run, and manage simple, lightweight services as containers on a single Red Hat Enterprise Linux server.

Duration: 40 hours
Prerequisites:  Red Hat System Administration I

Red Hat System Administration III (RH294)

Red Hat System Administration III is designed for experienced Linux administrators who require networking and security administration skills. The course builds on knowledge and skills learned in Red Hat System Administration I and II. Focus is placed on enhancing the students' automation skills to securely configure, deploy and manage network services including DNS, Apache, SMTP and network file sharing. In addition, this course emphasizes security, including monitoring, packet filtering, access controls and SELinux. At the completion of this course, students already familiar with the RHCSA administration skills will have exposure to all competencies tested by the RHCSA (EX200) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam (EX300).
Course Outline

Duration: 40 hours
Prerequisites: Red Hat System Administration I & II training courses, however you need to pass the EX200 exam in order to do the EX300 exam.

Registration

Academy Director: Dr. Fadi Aloul
Course Instructor: Eng. Sameer Alawnah/Eng. Wissam Abou Khreibe

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