Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

This course is part of Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems Specialization

Instructor: Red Hat Training

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12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

102 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Command Line Essentials
Getting Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
File Management from the Command Line
Process Management and Systemd

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23 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 12 modules in this course

This course will provide you with a basic introduction to Linux® skills using Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9. It will show you how a Linux system is organized and will demonstrate introductory system administration tasks.

The course highlights the significance of Linux and the open source development framework in the current IT landscape. Linux systems are omnipresent, powering the internet, retail point-of-sale setups, global stock exchanges, and more. You'll find Linux at the heart of smart TVs, airplane entertainment setups, and the majority of leading supercomputers worldwide. Learning Linux offers numerous advantages. In the IT sector, proficiency in Linux is highly sought after. Whether you're an app developer, working with cloud-based solutions, engaged in mobile or edge computing projects, or dealing with Windows systems requiring Linux interoperability, Linux knowledge is crucial. Upon completing this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of operating Linux through the command line, with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 serving as the basis. These skills are vital for carrying out basic operational tasks, whether on a local Linux machine or a remote system accessed via the Internet.

Define open source, Linux, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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3 videos5 readings2 assignments

3 videos Total 7 minutes

Course Introduction 1 minute
Overview of Linux and Red Hat 4 minutes
Installing and Accessing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2 minutes

5 readings Total 32 minutes

Course Layout 2 minutes
What is Linux? 10 minutes
Who Is Red Hat? 2 minutes
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ecosystem 10 minutes
Obtaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 minutes

2 assignments Total 10 minutes

Overview of Linux and Red Hat 5 minutes
Installing and Accessing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 minutes

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Resolve problems by using local help systems.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Create, view, and edit text files from command output or in a text editor.

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2 videos4 readings2 assignments

2 videos Total 10 minutes

Pipelines, Input, and Output Redirection 6 minutes
Basic Text Editing with Vim 4 minutes

4 readings Total 35 minutes

Standard Input, Standard Output, and Standard Error 5 minutes
Redirect Output to a File 5 minutes
Construct Pipelines 10 minutes
Edit Files with Vim 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 10 minutes

Pipelines, Input, and Output Redirection 5 minutes
Basic Text Editing with Vim 5 minutes

Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and DNF package repositories.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files from the Bash shell.

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3 videos3 readings3 assignments

3 videos Total 23 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy 8 minutes
Working with Files and Directories 7 minutes
Basic File Management Commands 8 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy Concepts 10 minutes
Working with Files and Directories 10 minutes
Manage Files with Command-line Tools 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 15 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy 5 minutes
Working with Files and Directories 5 minutes
Basic File Management Commands 5 minutes

Evaluate and control processes that run on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

Configure and control network interfaces and connections on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Create, manage, and delete users and groups on local and remote systems

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4 videos5 readings4 assignments

4 videos Total 38 minutes

Users and Groups 15 minutes
Running Commands As Other Users 14 minutes
SSH Key Management 5 minutes
Copying Remote Files 3 minutes

5 readings Total 40 minutes

User and Group Concepts 5 minutes
Access the Remote Command Line with SSH 5 minutes
The Superuser 15 minutes
Configure SSH Key-based Authentication 5 minutes
Synchronize Remote Files and Directories 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 11 minutes

Users and Groups 5 minutes
Running Commands As Other Users 2 minutes
SSH Key Management 2 minutes
Copying Remote Files 2 minutes

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Investigate and resolve issues in the web-based management interface, getting support from Red Hat to help solve problems.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Review tasks from Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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1 video1 assignment

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Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

This foundational course is excellent for beginners in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

I've worked with Linux before, but this course even if it was a fundamentals course, learned a lot and, the instructor is very easy/friendly to follow along.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

great course but reccomend starting this course you have to little handson linux before continue that otherwise its great option for learning redhat by official

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