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Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) (EX200)

Red Hat / EX200

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The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification, validated through the EX200 exam, is a foundational credential that demonstrates competency in performing core system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Course objectives

Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) (EX200) (EX200).

Understand and Use Essential ToolsAccess a shell prompt and issue commands with correct syntax
  • Access a shell prompt and issue commands with correct syntax
  • Use input-output redirection and pipes
  • Use grep and regular expressions to analyze text
  • Access remote systems using SSH
  • Log in and switch users in multiuser targets
  • Archive, compress, unpack, and decompress files
  • Create and edit text files from the command line
  • Create, delete, copy, and move files and directories
Operate Running SystemsBoot, reboot, and shut down a system normally
  • Boot, reboot, and shut down a system normally
  • Boot systems into different targets manually
  • Interrupt the boot process to gain access to a system
  • Identify CPU/memory intensive processes and manage them
  • Start, stop, and check the status of network services
  • Locate and interpret system log files and journals
Configure Local StorageList, create, and delete partitions on MBR and GPT disks
  • List, create, and delete partitions on MBR and GPT disks
  • Create and remove physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes
  • Configure systems to mount file systems at boot
  • Extend existing logical volumes
  • Create and configure set-GID directories for collaboration
Deploy, Configure, and Maintain SystemsSchedule tasks using at and cron
  • Schedule tasks using at and cron
  • Install and update software packages from repositories
  • Manage systemd services and configure boot targets
  • Configure time services and time zones
  • Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using automated methods
Manage Basic NetworkingConfigure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  • Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  • Configure hostname resolution
  • Restrict network access using firewall-cmd
Manage SecurityConfigure firewall settings using firewall-cmd
  • Configure firewall settings using firewall-cmd
  • Manage default file permissions and ACLs
  • Set enforcing and permissive modes for SELinux
  • List and identify SELinux file and process contexts
  • Restore default file contexts and manage SELinux booleans
  • Manage users and groups, including password policies

Find your DoD 8140 pathway

Explore how this training may align to DoD 8140 work roles and proficiency levels.

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About this course

The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification, validated through the EX200 exam, is a foundational credential that demonstrates competency in performing core system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This hands-on, performance-based certification is widely recognized as one of the most respected Linux certifications in the IT industry and serves as a prerequisite for more advanced Red Hat certifications.

Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.

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