Description
Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) equips you with Linux® administration “survival skills” by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. You will learn how to apply command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, starting you on your journey toward becoming a full-time Linux system administrator.

Textbook
None

Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy

At-Home Computer Requirements
Internet Access with a decent monitor

All Summer Working Connections attendees will need a strong and dependable internet connection. A web camera is preferred to help with class interactions.

Instructor

Professor Lawrence Rodis has used Unix/Linux since the early 80s. Rodis has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Arizona State University. He owns his own small IT consulting/managed service provider and has been teaching IT courses since 1999.

Track Objectives
The Introduction to Linux I course objectives cover basic skills Linux administration. This course covers the material for the first part of the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam.

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is an Introduction to the Linux Operating System. This course equips you with Linux administration “survival skills” by focusing on foundational Linux concepts and core tasks. You will learn how to apply command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, starting you on your journey toward becoming a full-time Linux system administrator.

At the completion of this track, the participants will be able to…

• Understand Linux basics and installation.
• Install and configure software components and services
• Work with the Linux Shell, edit text files, and manage directories and files
• Configure and manage network connections

Agenda

Day 1
Introduction
Chapters 1-4
Getting Started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Accessing the command line
Managing files from the command line
Getting help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Day 2
Chapters 5-8
Creating, viewing and editing text files
Managing local users and groups
Controlling access to files
Monitoring and managing Linux processes

Day 3
Chapters 9-11
Controlling services and daemons
Configuring and securing SSH
Analyzing and storing logs

Day 4
Chapters 12-14
Managing Networking
Archiving and transferring files
Installing and updating software packages

Day 5
Chapters 15-17
Accessing Linux file systems
Analyzing Servers and getting support
Comprehensive review

Please note the schedule is subject to change or be modified based on the needs of the track participants.