Build the core Linux administration skills required to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

Start with the essential tasks performed by Linux system administrators, from navigating the command line and managing files to configuring users, services, networking, and software. This course provides a practical foundation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and prepares learners to progress towards full-time Linux system administration.

  • Why get trained: Build practical skills in Linux command-line administration, file management and permissions, users and groups, process monitoring, systemd services, network configuration, secure SSH access, software management with DNF, and Red Hat system support
  • Why it matters: RH124 is the first stage in Red Hat’s standard system administration learning path. It establishes the core administration skills required before progressing to RH134, where learners develop deeper capabilities in storage, security, task automation, boot management, and troubleshooting.
  • Who should attend: System Administrators, Platform Engineers, Developers, and IT professionals with limited Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience who need to perform essential Linux administration tasks on a single server.

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Overview

The first of two courses covering the core system administration tasks needed to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.

Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is designed for IT professionals without previous Linux system administration experience. The course provides students with Linux administration competence by focusing on core administration tasks. This course also provides a foundation for students who plan to become full-time Linux system administrators by introducing key command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools.

This course is the first of a two-course series that takes a computer professional without Linux system administration knowledge to become a fully capable Linux administrator. These concepts are further developed in the follow-on course, Red Hat System Administration II (RH134).

This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.

Skills Covered

  • Introduce Linux and the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem.
  • Run commands and view shell environments.
  • Manage, organize, and secure files.
  • Manage users, groups and user security policies.
  • Control and monitor systemd services.
  • Configure remote access using the web console and SSH.
  • Configure network interfaces and settings.
  • Archive and copy files from one system to another.
  • Manage software using DNF

Prerequisites

  •  Basic technical user skills with computer applications on some operating systems are expected.
  •  Take our free assessment to gauge whether this offering is the best fit for your skills.

 

Target Audience

  • The primary persona is a technical professional with current or pending responsibilities as a Linux enterprise or cloud system administrator.
  • This course is popular in Red Hat Academy, and is targeted at the student who is planning to become a technical professional using Linux.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Get Started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • Describe and define open source, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Module 2: Access the Command Line

  • Log into a Linux system and run simple commands using the shell

Module 3: Manage Files from the Command Line

  • Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files while working from the bash shell

Module 4: Get Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • Resolve problems by using local help systems

Module 5: Create, View, and Edit Text Files

  • Manage text files from command output or in a text editor

Module 6: Manage Local Users and Groups

  • Create, manage, and delete local users and groups, as well as administer local password policies

Module 7: Control Access to Files

  • Set Linux file system permissions on files and interpret the security effects of different permission settings

Module 8: Monitor and Manage Linux Processes

  • Evaluate and control processes running on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system

Module 9: Control Services and Daemons

  • Control and monitor network services and system daemons using system

Module 10: Configure and Secure SSH

  • Configure secure command line service on remote systems, using OpenSSH

Module 11: Analyze and Store Logs

  • Locate and accurately interpret logs of system events for troubleshooting purposes

Module 12: Manage Networking

  • Configure network interfaces and settings on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers

Module 13: Archive and Transfer Files

  • Archive and copy files from one system to another

Module 14: Install and Update Software Packages

  • Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and yum package repositories

Module 15: Access Linux File Systems

  • Access, inspect, and use existing file systems on storage attached to a Linux server

Module 16: Analyze Servers and Get Support

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

Module 17: Comprehensive Review

  • Review the content covered in this course by completing hands-on exercises

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August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026

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August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026

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September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026

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September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026

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October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026

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October 5, 2026 - October 9, 2026

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November 2, 2026 - November 6, 2026

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November 2, 2026 - November 6, 2026

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November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

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November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

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Exam & Certification

This course is not associated with any Certification.

Training & Certification Guide

Administration, configuration, and rapid deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the foundation for efficient IT infrastructure. This course will build the foundation for new Linux system administrators to efficiently and securely resolve configuration issues, integrate Red Hat Enterprise Linux with other existing systems, manage user and group administration, and use available storage solutions.

This course is intended to develop the skills needed for basic administration and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course introduces key command line concepts and enterprise-level tools, laying the foundation for the rapid deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The curriculum also introduces the basic administration skills needed for resolving configuration issues and integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with other existing environments.

This offering lays the foundation for secure user and group administration, and develops skills that allow administrators to use available storage solutions more efficiently and securely. This course is the first of a two-part series that turns a computer professional who knows nothing about Linux into a fully capable Linux administrator.

This course will build the foundation for those learning the key tasks to become a full-time Linux system administrator. As a result of attending this course, you should be able to perform essential Linux system administration tasks, including installation, establishing network connectivity, managing physical storage, and basic security administration.

RH135: Red Hat System Administration II with RHCSA exam

Red Hat System Administration II with exam (RH135) serves as the second part of the RHCSA training track for IT professionals who have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124). The course goes deeper into core Linux system administration skills in storage configuration and management, installation and deployment of Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, management of security features such as SELinux, control of recurring system tasks, management of the boot process and troubleshooting, basic system tuning, and command-line automation and productivity.

RH294: Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation with Ansible

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible (RH294) teaches the skills needed to manage large numbers of systems and applications efficiently and consistently. You will learn the techniques needed to use Ansible® to automate provisioning, configuration, application deployment, and orchestration.

RH319: Red Hat Virtualization with exam

Red Hat Virtualization with exam (RH319) teaches and validates the skills needed to deploy, administer, and operate virtual machines in your organization using Red Hat® Virtualization. Through numerous hands-on exercises, you will demonstrate the ability to deploy and configure the Red Hat Virtualization infrastructure and use it to provision and manage virtual machines.

RH342: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux Diagnostics and Troubleshooting course (RH342) provides system administrators with the tools and techniques they need to successfully diagnose, and fix, a variety of potential issues. Students will work through hands-on problems in various subsystems to diagnose and fix common issues.

RH358: Red Hat Services Management and Automation

Red Hat Services Management and Automation (RH358) is designed for IT professionals with some experience managing Linux® systems and want to learn more about how to manage and deploy network services included with Red Hat Enterprise Linux which are particularly important in the modern IT data center. You will learn how to install, configure, and manage basic configurations of these services manually, and then use Red Hat Ansible® Engine to automate your work in a scalable, repeatable manner.

RH362: Red Hat Security: Identity Management and Active Directory Integration

Red Hat Security: Identity Management and Active Directory Integration (RH362) provides the skills to configure and manage IdM, the comprehensive Identity Management solution bundled with Red Hat® Enterprise Linux.

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An IT professional who becomes a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is able to perform the core system administration skills required in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. The credential is earned after successfully passing the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.

A Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is an RHCSA who is ready to automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux tasks, integrate Red Hat emerging technologies, and apply automation for efficiency and innovation. To learn more about how the credential is changing to match new needs and fill skills gaps, check out our frequently asked questions about the RHCE program.

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