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

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12 modules

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12 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

110 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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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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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.

In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of open source, Linux, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. You will understand the purpose of these technologies and how Red Hat Enterprise Linux fits within the broader Linux ecosystem.

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3 videos5 readings4 assignments

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

Course Introduction1 minute
Overview of Linux and Red Hat4 minutes
Installing and Accessing Red Hat Enterprise Linux2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 32 minutes

Course Layout2 minutes
What is Linux?10 minutes
Who Is Red Hat?2 minutes
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ecosystem10 minutes
Obtaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Overview of Linux and Red Hat15 minutes
Installing and Accessing Red Hat Enterprise Linux15 minutes
Overview of Linux and Red Hat5 minutes
Installing and Accessing Red Hat Enterprise Linux5 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to log in to a Linux system and use the command line to run basic commands. You will explore the Bash shell and use shortcuts to work more efficiently at the terminal.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

In this module, you will learn how to find and use information from local Linux manual pages to understand commands and resolve questions while working on a system.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you will learn how to manage command output using redirection and pipelines. You will also create and edit text files from the command line using the vim editor.

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2 videos4 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes

Pipelines, Input, and Output Redirection6 minutes
Basic Text Editing with Vim4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Standard Input, Standard Output, and Standard Error5 minutes
Redirect Output to a File5 minutes
Construct Pipelines10 minutes
Edit Files with Vim15 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

Pipelines, Input, and Output Redirection5 minutes
Basic Text Editing with Vim5 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to find, install, and update software packages using the dnf command. You will also understand how RPM packages are structured and how software is managed on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you will learn how to create, copy, move, and remove files and directories. You will explore how Linux organizes files within the file-system hierarchy and work with absolute and relative paths to navigate the system.

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3 videos3 readings3 assignments

3 videosTotal 23 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy8 minutes
Working with Files and Directories7 minutes
Basic File Management Commands8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy Concepts10 minutes
Working with Files and Directories10 minutes
Manage Files with Command-line Tools10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes

Linux File System Hierarchy5 minutes
Working with Files and Directories5 minutes
Basic File Management Commands5 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to monitor and manage system processes. You will determine the status and resource usage of running programs and use systemd to control system services.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

In this module, you will learn how to configure and manage network settings on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. You will modify network configurations, manage connections, and control access to services using firewall rules.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

In this module, you will learn how to create and manage user and group accounts. You will configure secure remote access, use key-based authentication, synchronize files with remote systems, and manage privileged access using the superuser and sudo.

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4 videos5 readings4 assignments

4 videosTotal 38 minutes

Users and Groups15 minutes
Running Commands As Other Users14 minutes
SSH Key Management5 minutes
Copying Remote Files3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 40 minutes

User and Group Concepts5 minutes
Access the Remote Command Line with SSH5 minutes
The Superuser15 minutes
Configure SSH Key-based Authentication5 minutes
Synchronize Remote Files and Directories10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 11 minutes

Users and Groups5 minutes
Running Commands As Other Users2 minutes
SSH Key Management2 minutes
Copying Remote Files2 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues. You will analyze running processes, interpret system journal entries, and identify resource-intensive activity on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

In this module, you will learn how to use the web-based management interface to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you will review and consolidate key concepts and tasks covered throughout the course.

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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 Oct 7, 2024

This course is very helpful to kickstart your linux journey which useful not only on enterprise linux but also daily linux user, in this course I came to know how the linux system works

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It wa a great refresher of things I already knew. Enjoyable.

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