Red Hat Certified System Administrator RHCSA

An IT professional who has earned the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is able to perform the core system administration skills required in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. The credential is earned after successfully passing the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Exam (EX200).

Red Hat Certified System Administration (RHCSA) Course contains two modules :

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and
Red Hat System Administration II (RH134).

All the training now are delivered in Red Hat Enterprise Linux – RHEL 8

To get an overview, please attend the following free course provided by Red Hat:

RH024 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview – Free Course

RHCSA - Course Overview:

Certification details

Skills

Prove your skills and knowledge

A Red Hat^® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is able to perform the following tasks:

Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
Managing physical storage
Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration
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

wall and SELinux configuration

Audience

Is this certification right for you?

The RHCSA certification is designed for:

Experienced Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators seeking validation of their skills
Students who have attended Red Hat System Administration I and II and are on the path to earn RHCSA certification
Experienced Linux system administrators who require a certification either by their organization or based on a mandate (DOD 8570 directive)
IT professionals who are on the path to earn a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE^®) certification
RHCEs who are non-current or who are about to become non-current and wish to re-certify as RHCEs

Exams

Test your skills and knowledge

EX200 – Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam: The performance-based Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) tests your knowledge and skill in areas of system administration common across a wide range of environments and deployment scenarios. You must be an RHCSA to earn a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE^®) certification.

Trainings

The best way to learn is to do

In preparation to earn the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat recommends the following:

For Windows system administrators

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124)
Red Hat System Administration II (RH134)

For Linux or UNIX administrators

RHCSA Rapid Track Course (RH199)

RHCSA - Regular Track

RH124 - Red Hat System Administration I

Overview

Course description

The first of two courses covering the core system administration tasks needed to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is designed for IT professionals without previous Linux® system administration experience. The course provides students with Linux administration “survival skills” by focusing on core administration tasks. This curriculum also provides a foundation for students planning to become full-time Linux system administrators by introducing key command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools. These concepts are further developed in the follow-on course, Red Hat System Administration II (RH134). The main agendas of this module is to gain sufficient skill to perform core system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Build foundational skills needed by an RHCSA – Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrator.

This course is based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8.

Course content summary

Introduction to the command line
Managing physical storage
Install and configure software components and services
Establish network connections and control firewall restrictions
Monitor and manage running processes
Manage and secure files and file systems
Administer users and groups
Review the system log files and journal for issues
Troubleshoot problems and analyze systems with Red Hat Insights
Remotely manage systems with SSH and the Web Console

Audience for this course

This course is geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks:

Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures
Providing operational support
Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability
Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration

Prerequisites for this course

Basic technical user skills with computer applications on some operating systems are expected.

Outline

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.

Outcomes

Impact on the organization

This course is intended to develop the skills needed for basic administration and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course introduces key command line concepts and enterprise-level tools, laying the foundation for the rapid deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The curriculum also introduces the basic administration skills needed for resolving configuration issues and integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with other existing environments.

This offering lays the foundation for secure user and group administration, and develops skills that allow administrators to use available storage solutions more efficiently and securely. This course is the first of a two-part series that turns a computer professional who knows nothing about Linux into a fully capable Linux administrator.

Red Hat has created this course in a way intended to benefit our customers, but each company and infrastructure is unique, and actual results or benefits may vary.

Impact of this training

As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform essential Linux administration tasks, including installation, establishing network connectivity, managing physical storage, and basic security administration.

You should be able to demonstrate these skills:

Access the command line
Manage files from command line
Create, view, and edit text files
Manage local users and groups
Monitor and manage Linux processes
Control services and daemons
Control access to files with file system permissions
Analyze and store log files
Configure and secure the OpenSSH service
Install and update software packages
Access Linux file systems
Manage Linux networking

Recommended next exam or course

Red Hat System Administration II (RH134)
or
Red Hat System Administration II with RHCSA exam (RH135)

Outline

RHCSA learning path

RH024 – Free course

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview

RH200 bundle
Save time and money by combining course and exam offerings
RH124 – Recommended course – currently viewing

Red Hat System Administration I

RH134 – Recommended course

Red Hat System Administration II

EX200 – Required exam
Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) exam

Certification – Passing EX200
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

RH134 - Red Hat System Administration II

Overview

Course description

Focuses on the key tasks needed to become a full-time Linux administrator

Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) is designed as the second part of the Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) training track for IT professionals who have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124). The course goes deeper into core Linux® system administration skills, including storage configuration, security feature management, task control, and installation and deployment of Red Hat® Enterprise Linux.

This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

Course content summary

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using scalable methods
Access security files, file systems, and networks
Execute shell scripting and automation techniques
Manage storage devices, logical volumes, and file systems
Manage security and system access
Control the boot process and system services

Audience for this course

Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures
Providing operational support
Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability
Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration

Prerequisites for this course

Successful completion of Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is recommended. Experienced Linux administrators seeking to accelerate their path toward becoming a Red Hat Certified System Administrator should start with the RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199).

Outline

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.
Maintain 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.

Outcomes

Impact on the organization

This training provides your team members with a solid foundation in Linux system administration, helping ensure improved ability to manage your infrastructure efficiently. These skills can help improve system reliability and storage utilization efficiency, while making responsiveness to system failures faster and more accurate. This course is the second of a two-part series that takes a computer professional from minimal Linux experience to being a fully capable Linux administrator.

Red Hat has created this course in a way intended to benefit our customers, but each company and infrastructure is unique, and actual results or benefits may vary.

Impact on the individual

As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform the key tasks needed to become a full-time Linux administrator. You will be introduced to more advanced administrative topics, such as storage management using LVM, SELinux management, and automated installation. This course goes deeper into enterprise Linux administration, including file systems and partitioning, logical volumes, SELinux, firewall configuration, and troubleshooting.

You should be able to demonstrate these skills:

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using Kickstart
Manage file systems and logical volumes
Manage scheduled jobs
Access network file systems
Manage SELinux
Control firewalls
Perform troubleshooting tasks

Recommended next exam or course

Outline

RHCSA learning path

RH024 – Free course
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Technical Overview

RH200 bundle
Save time and money by combining course and exam offerings

RH124 – Recommended course
Red Hat System Administration I

RH134 – Recommended course – currently viewing
Red Hat System Administration II

EX200 – Required exam
Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) exam

Certification – Passing EX200
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

RHCSA - Fast Track

RH199 RHCSA Rapid Track course

Overview

Course description

Learn essential Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 tasks and methods in a condensed format

The RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199) is designed for students who already have significant experience with Linux® administration. This course combines Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134), reviewing the tasks at an accelerated pace.

This course is based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8.

Course content summary

Package management with new repository structure and appstream modules
Create storage devices, volumes, and file systems, including Stratis storage management
Configure network services and security
Manage processes, scheduling, and tuning
Manage users, groups, and authentication
Perform server management with the Cockpit web management utility
Troubleshoot and obtain support

Audience for this course

Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures
Providing operational support
Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability
Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration

Prerequisites for this course

You will be expected to already understand fundamental Linux computing concepts and be ready to practice the Red Hat Enterprise Linux methods for performing system administration tasks. Significant field experience working with Linux as a system administrator is recommended.
If you do not have experience with fundamental Linux computer concepts, we advise you to start with the Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) course instead.

Outline

Outline for this course

Access systems and get help: Log in to local and remote Linux systems, and investigate problem resolution methods provided through Red Hat Insights and support.
Navigate file systems: Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from the bash shell.
Manage local users and groups: Create, manage, and delete local users and groups and administer local password policies.
Control access to files: Set Linux file system permissions on files and to interpret the security effects of different permission settings.
Manage SELinux security: Protect and manage the security of a server by using SELinux.
Tune system performance: Evaluate and control processes, set tuning parameters, and adjust process scheduling priorities on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
Install and update software packages: Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package repositories.
Manage basic storage: Create and manage storage devices, partitions, file systems, and swap spaces from the command line.
Control services and the boot process: Control and monitor network services, system daemons, and the boot process using systemd.
Manage networking: Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
Analyze and store logs: Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes.
Implement advanced storage features: Create and manage logical volumes containing file systems and swap spaces from the command line, and configure advanced storage features with Stratis and VDO.
Schedule future tasks: Schedule tasks to automatically execute in the future.
Access network-attached storage: Access network-attached storage, using the NFS protocol.
Manage network security: Control network connections to services using the system firewall and SELinux rules.

Outcomes

Impact on the organization

This course is intended to develop the skills needed for basic administration and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, introducing key command line concepts and enterprise-level tools and laying the foundation for the rapid deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The curriculum also introduces the basic administration skills needed for resolving configuration issues and integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with other existing environments.

This course establishes secure user and group administration and allows administrators to use available storage solutions more efficiently and securely. The rapid pace can quickly turn a computer professional with basic knowledge of Linux into a fully capable Linux administrator.

Red Hat has created this course in a way intended to benefit our customers, but each company and infrastructure is unique, and actual results or benefits may vary.

Impact on the individual

As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform essential Linux system administration tasks, including establishing network connectivity, managing physical storage, and executing basic security administration.

You should be able to demonstrate these skills:

Access the command line locally and remotely
Manage files from the command line
Manage local users and groups
Monitor and manage Linux processes
Control services, daemons, and the boot process
Manage tuning profiles for system performance
Control access to files with file system permissions
Analyze and store log files
Configure and secure the OpenSSH service
Install and update software packages and appstreams
Manage Linux file systems and volumes
Manage Linux networking and firewalls

Recommended next exam or course

Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200)
Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294)

Training Hours Required:

30 days (2.5-3 Hrs/day) – Regular Track
10 days (6 Hrs/day)* – Fast Track

* Only for Experienced linux professionals

Available Time Slots:

07:30-10:00
10:30-13:00
14:00-16:30
18:00-20:30
Sat & Sun
10:00-5:00 (Fast Track)