Gain practical, hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in this five-day live virtual classroom course. Learn essential administration skills, from command line operations to user management, networking, storage and system services, closely aligned with Red Hat’s certification pathways.
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Red Hat 8 System Administration - Part 1
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Course overview
Essential skills for RHEL system administrators
This practical, instructor-led, live virtual classroom course builds your confidence in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 system administration. Through extensive hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills to manage users, networks, storage and system services, developing a strong understanding that supports workplace productivity and prepares you for further certification.
Learning objectives
- Getting started with Linux
- Using graphical and desktop environments
- Bash shell basics and command structure
- Learn to edit with gedit
- File and directory permissions
- Creating and managing users
- Setting up virtual machines
- Configuring network settings
- Linux logging and journals
- Software management using RPM and YUM
What you’ll learn
This programme blends expert-led guidance with hands-on practice to give you skills you can apply immediately in the workplace. You’ll leave with the confidence to manage operating environments effectively, handle core administration tasks, and prepare for further study or certification, all while adding measurable value to your role or organisation.
Laying the groundwork
Begin with a tour of the platform’s origins, core components, and how its interface works. You’ll learn to log in, move around the desktop environment, use built-in tools, and work efficiently from the command line. This foundation prepares you for tackling more complex administration responsibilities.
Organising people and data
Discover how to set up and manage user accounts, apply security controls, and keep your environment structured. You’ll work with permissions, ownership settings, and account policies while also developing strong skills in file navigation, organisation, and manipulation—using both graphical and command-line approaches to manage information effectively.
Connecting and controlling services
Master the essentials of maintaining connectivity and ensuring services run smoothly. You’ll configure network settings for different protocols, set up secure remote access, and use monitoring utilities to check traffic flow and time synchronisation. The course also covers managing background processes and creating virtual machines for testing or deployment purposes.
Keeping systems reliable
Learn how to maintain stability and performance through effective software and storage management. You’ll install and update applications, work with storage technologies to organise and safeguard data, and keep detailed system logs for monitoring, auditing, and troubleshooting. These skills will help you deliver secure, well-maintained and high-performing systems.
What’s included
- 5 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
IT professionals new to Linux, especially those switching from Windows, and anyone looking to gain RHCSA-aligned skills.
Prerequisites
You should be familiar with basic computer concepts and file systems. No Linux experience is needed, as the course starts with the fundamentals.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
Gain the tools and experience to manage Linux systems efficiently. From the command line to configuring services, this course builds core capabilities within a live lab.
How is networking covered in this Red Hat 8 System Administration course?
You’ll learn to configure IPv4 and IPv6, set hostnames, enable secure remote access via SSH, and analyse network traffic. Time synchronisation, troubleshooting techniques, and understanding core network tools are also included to help maintain reliable connectivity.
Does this course help with switching from Windows to Linux?
The Red Hat 8 System Administration course is ideal for administrators transitioning from Windows, offering clear comparisons and hands-on practice to help you adapt quickly to Linux tools and commands.
Is this course suitable for someone who wants to work in DevOps?
Yes, understanding Linux system administration is a core skill in DevOps. This course lays the foundation for roles that involve scripting, automation, and system-level troubleshooting.
What storage skills will I develop?
The course covers creating and managing file systems, working with RAID and Logical Volume Manager (LVM), and troubleshooting disk issues. You’ll also learn how to mount, label, and repair file systems to keep storage running efficiently.
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