FastTrack to Red Hat Linux for Experienced LINUX/UNIX System Administrators

Prerequisites:

Course Description:

Delegates:

Experienced Linux/UNIX Administrators who need to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the key tasks required to administer and secure a Red Hat Linux system. Delegates looking to achieve the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification status.

Objectives:

On completion of this fast paced course the delegate will have a greater technical awareness of the system, practical experience of configuring administrative and security aspects and the key skills required to work towards achieving the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification status.

This course includes the following modules:

Topics Covered:

• Installing Red Hat Linux
• Essential Configuration and Administration
• Hard Disk Management, RAID and LVM Implementations
• Boot Management, Boot Loaders and kickstart
• Package Management and Updating Software
• Customising and Using X Windows
• Kernel Recompilation and Installation from RPM
• System Startup / Shutdown and Service Management
• System Logging and Configuration
• Pluggable Authentication (PAM) and System Security
• Host based Security and Authentication
• Process Management and System Tuning
• Network Connectivity and Service Configuration
• Disaster Recovery and Troubleshooting
• Mail Configuration