The Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 course builds on core system administration knowledge, offering hands-on training across advanced tasks including security, storage and automation. It's an ideal choice for professionals seeking to advance toward certification and assume more complex, technical Linux system responsibilities with confidence.
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Red Hat 8 System Administration - Part 2
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Course overview
Master core admin tasks in Red Hat 8
Improve your Linux administration expertise with focused, hands-on instruction that builds confidence. Designed for those with foundational knowledge, this course develops your ability to manage services, automate tasks, and resolve issues efficiently – ideal preparation for certification and more responsibility in technical roles.
Learning objectives
- Automate system setups with Kickstart
- Set user permissions and access controls
- Strengthen system security using SELinux
- Build and modify logical storage structures
- Set up network file sharing services
- Optimise kernel settings for stability
- Automate routine tasks and processes
- Work with containers and custom images
- Diagnose and fix operating system issues
- Configure web and file transfer server
What you’ll learn
On this course, you'll learn how to manage and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with greater confidence. Through practical, live virtual classroom sessions, you'll explore core administration tools and techniques from automation and storage management to system security, networking, and container deployment, building capability for real-world tasks.
Editing, scripting and automation techniques
Develop practical skills for editing system files and simplifying routine tasks. You’ll use Vim confidently, work with tools like grep and sed, and apply regular expressions to manage content efficiently. The module also introduces shell scripting and task scheduling, helping you automate key functions and streamline your day-to-day responsibilities across Linux environments.
Controlling users, processes and system access
Learn to manage user accounts, permissions and authentication in a structured and secure way. You’ll gain experience setting up access controls, working with LDAP integration, and tuning process behaviour for performance and reliability. These capabilities are vital in ensuring that systems remain efficient, secure, and ready to support multiple users and services.
Implementing storage solutions and protecting systems
Get hands-on with managing partitions, logical volumes and layered storage. You’ll configure encryption, set up swap space, and apply storage best practices to support secure and scalable environments. Alongside this, you’ll explore SELinux configuration and firewall rules to control access and maintain a secure operating environment.
Delivering services and deploying containers
Discover how to configure and support widely used services such as Apache, Samba, FTP and NFS. You’ll also learn how to apply access policies and secure these services using SELinux and firewalld. The course concludes with a hands-on introduction to Red Hat container tools, enabling you to build and manage lightweight, portable environments for modern IT workflows.
What’s included
- Five days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom
- Interactive hands-on live labs
- All relevant course materials
Key facts
Who it’s for
Those with foundational RHEL 8 skills, including administrators, engineers or technical staff aiming to deepen Linux knowledge and system control.
Prerequisites
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 RHEL 8 training helps you develop practical Linux administration expertise, covering scripting, containers, access controls, storage and system security. Ideal for certification preparation.
What is covered in Red Hat 8 System Administration – Part 2?
This course covers intermediate system administration tasks on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including user management, file permissions, storage configuration, network services, task automation, SELinux security, and container deployment using Podman and Buildah. It builds practical, job-ready Linux skills.
What practical skills will I gain on this course?
You’ll learn to automate installations, manage system users, control services with firewalls, secure systems using SELinux, configure network shares, deploy containers, and troubleshoot RHEL environments. These skills are essential for real-world system administration tasks.
Do I need programming experience to learn Linux?
No programming background is required to begin learning Linux. While scripting can enhance your automation skills, early Linux learning focuses on system navigation, file management, permissions and using essential command-line tools. The only prerequisite for this course is Red Hat 8 System Administration – Part 1.
What’s the difference between Linux and Unix?
Linux is an open-source operating system inspired by Unix principles. While they share many features, Linux is widely adopted due to its flexibility, community support, and use in cloud and enterprise environments.
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