Day 1 – Performing Basic System Management Tasks

• Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
• Using Essential Tools
• Essential File Management Tools
• Working with Text Files
• Connecting to a RHEL Server
• User and Group Management
• Permissions Management
• Configuring Networking
• An Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

Day 2 – Operating Running Systems

• Process Management
• Installing Software Packages
• Scheduling Tasks
• Configuring Logging
• Managing Partitions
• Managing LVM Logical Volumes

Day 3 – Performing Advanced System Administration Tasks

• Managing Software
  • Managing Software with Yum
  • Managing Software with RPM
• Basic Kernel Management
• Configuring a Basic Apache Server
• Managing and Understanding the Boot Procedure
• Essential Boot Procedure Troubleshooting

Day 4 – Managing Network Services

• Managing SELinux
• Configuring a Firewall
• Configuring Remote Mounts and FTP
• Configuring Time Services
• Configuring a FTP server
• Basic Kernel Management
  • Working with Kernel Modules
  • Upgrading the Linux Kernel

Day 5 – Exam simulation

Day 6 – Exam

The performance-based Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam (EX200) tests your knowledge in areas of system administration common across a wide range of environments and deployment scenarios. The skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across all Red Hat® products.

By passing this exam, you become a Red Hat Certified System Administrator, which also counts toward becoming a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA®). You must be an RHCSA® to become a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE®).

More information on the Red Hat website.