Red Hat Systems for Administrators and Engineers Training Course

Introduction

1. RHEL Installation and Configuration

• Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on both physical and virtual environments
• System configuration and initial setup procedures for government systems
• Package management using YUM and DNF for maintaining software in a secure and efficient manner

2. User and Permissions Management

• Creating and managing user accounts to ensure proper access controls for government operations
• Understanding file permissions and ownership to enhance data security for government
• Implementing sudo and privilege delegation to manage administrative tasks securely for government

3. File System and Storage Management

• Creating and managing file systems to optimize storage usage for government applications
• Mounting and unmounting storage devices to ensure data availability for government operations
• Disk partitioning and Logical Volume Management (LVM) for flexible and scalable storage solutions for government

4. Automation with Ansible

• Introduction to Ansible and its architecture for automating IT processes in government environments
• Writing Ansible playbooks to streamline configuration management and deployment tasks for government systems
• Managing systems using Ansible modules to enhance operational efficiency for government

5. Network and Service Management

• Configuring network interfaces and services to ensure reliable connectivity for government networks
• Managing DNS, DHCP, and web services to support critical government applications
• Implementing firewall rules and SELinux policies to protect government systems from security threats

6. Linux Environment Security

• Applying security policies and best practices to safeguard government data and systems
• Monitoring system logs and audit trails for early detection of security incidents in government environments
• Configuring secure SSH access and key management to prevent unauthorized access to government systems

7. System Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitoring system performance and resource usage to ensure optimal operation of government systems
• Troubleshooting common performance issues to maintain high availability for government services
• Implementing performance tuning techniques to enhance the efficiency of government IT infrastructure

8. System Visualization and Optimization

• Using visualization tools to assess system health and identify bottlenecks in government environments
• Monitoring virtualized environments to optimize resource allocation for government operations
• Advanced optimization strategies for RHEL to improve the performance of government systems

9. Red Hat Certification Preparation (RHCSA and RHCE)

• Understanding the objectives of the RHCSA and RHCE exams for professional development in government IT roles
• Practice exercises and hands-on labs to prepare for the exams and enhance skills relevant to government work
• Tips and strategies for effective exam preparation to ensure success in obtaining certifications that are valuable for government careers

Summary and Next Steps