RH124: Red Hat System Administration I Course

Agenda

1 – Get started with Linux systems

• Describe open source, Linux ecosystems, and Red Hat’s role

2 – Access the command line

• Log in, interact with the shell, run commands

3 – Manage files from the command line

• Create, copy, move, and delete files/directories; use wildcards

4 – Get help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Use man, info, and built-in documentation tools

5 – Create, view, and edit text files

• Redirect output, use editors to update configs

6 – Manage local users and groups

• Create and manage users/groups, enforce password policies

7 – Control access to files

• Set permissions and ownership, apply access control

8 – Monitor performance & processes

• View/manage processes; evaluate resource usage

9 – Control services and daemons

• Use systemctl to manage services at runtime and boot

10 – Configure and secure SSH access

• Enable and configure SSH client/server settings

11 – Analyze and store system logs

• Use journalctl and view log data for troubleshooting

12 – Manage networking

• Configure IP, DNS, hostnames, test connectivity

13 – Install and update software

• Use DNF to install/remove packages and manage repos

14 – Access Linux file systems

• Understand mounting, partitions, and filesystem hierarchy
• Monitor disk space and access storage

15 – Analyze systems & get support

• Use web console and tools to evaluate system health
• Generate support data and access Red Hat resources

16 – Comprehensive review

• Reinforce key topics through lab exercises and prep for RH134