Gain advanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL 9) administration skills in this hands-on course for experienced Linux and UNIX users. Whether you’re aiming for Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification, or simply expanding your expertise, you’ll develop practical skills for immediate use.
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FastTrack Red Hat 9 System Administrator
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Course overview
Fast-track Your Red Hat 9 Expertise
Over five days of focused, instructor-led training, you’ll build the skills to confidently manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 systems. With a strong practical focus, this course enhances your technical capability, deepens your system administration knowledge, and strengthens your value in today’s competitive IT landscape.
Learning objectives
- Set up IPv4 and IPv6 networking and services
- Administer local users, groups and access control
- Monitor resources and interpret system logs
- Install and update packages using RPM, YUM and DNF
- Enforce SELinux policies and configure firewalls
- Create partitions and format Linux filesystems
- Build and manage volumes using LVM
- Apply kernel tuning and manage modules
- Deploy Red Hat systems using Kickstart automation
- Control services with systemd and automate tasks
What you’ll learn
Discover how to configure, secure, and maintain RHEL 9 environments using modern administration techniques. You’ll work through real-world scenarios covering networking, storage, virtualisation, containers, and automation, gaining skills you can immediately apply to streamline and optimise system performance.
User, file & security management
Learn to manage user accounts, groups, and permissions with precision, applying extended attributes and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to control access. You’ll also strengthen system security by working with SELinux policies, configuring firewalls, and securing file transfers. By combining these skills, you’ll be able to maintain compliance, protect critical data, and safeguard enterprise systems from internal risks and external threats.
Automation & scheduling
Discover how to streamline system administration through automated Red Hat Enterprise Linux installations with Kickstart, including pre- and post-installation processes via NFS, FTP, or HTTP. You’ll also master scheduling tools like cron, at, and anacron, ensuring critical operations run reliably. These techniques reduce manual intervention, improve consistency, and free up time for higher-value technical tasks.
Troubleshooting & optimisation
Develop a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving system issues, from boot failures to service disruptions. You’ll learn to restore functionality using recovery tools, troubleshoot efficiently, and enhance performance through kernel tuning, module management, and targeted configuration changes. These capabilities keep systems running smoothly, minimise downtime, and support stable, high-performance operations in demanding environments.
What’s included
- Five days of focused instructor-led delivery
- Access to virtual live lab environments
- Downloadable course documentation and exercises
- Expert trainers with relevant industry experience
Key facts
Ideal for
IT professionals with Linux/UNIX administration experience looking to prepare for certification or strengthen their Red Hat expertise.
Prerequisites
A strong background in Linux and system administration experience is essential. Learners should already understand key Linux principles, ideally matching the knowledge gained from Red Hat 9 System Administration – Part 1 or an equivalent level.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This Red Hat Enterprise Linux course builds the knowledge and techniques needed to work confidently with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Learn administration, security, networking, storage, and virtualisation skills through guided, hands-on training.
What is RHEL 9?
RHEL 9, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, is the latest version of Red Hat’s enterprise-grade Linux operating system. Known for its stability, security, and scalability, it’s widely used in enterprise IT environments. Learning RHEL 9 gives you the skills to manage modern infrastructure, improve system performance, and prepare for recognised Red Hat certification exams.
What version of Red Hat is used in the training?
RHEL 9 is used throughout the course, giving you real experience with the latest version while building skills aligned to RHCSA certification objectives. Training on earlier versions of Red Hat is also available through our other dedicated Red Hat courses.
Which Red Hat certification exams can this course help me prepare for?
This RHEL 9 course is aligned with Red Hat certification objectives, providing the practical skills needed for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) EX200 exam. It also supports preparation for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 exam when combined with our Linux Automation with Ansible training.
What are the benefits of training with ILX for Red Hat skills?
With ILX, you learn in a fully interactive environment, working in live labs that replicate real-world Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 systems. You’ll complete hands-on exercises guided by expert instructors, building skills you can apply immediately. Flexible delivery options, including virtual and private team training, ensure the course fits your schedule and company needs.
How do you manage software packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
In this course, you’ll learn to use RPM, YUM, and DNF to install, update, and manage software packages. You’ll also configure local repositories and handle software dependency issues, ensuring smooth and reliable package management in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What our customers say
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