Linux System Administrator Part One (RH124 Equivalent)

Linux System Administrator Part One (RH124) is an instructor-led, hands-on course designed for IT professionals who are new to Linux system administration. The course provides a strong foundation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux by focusing on essential command-line skills and core administrative tasks used in enterprise environments. Participants learn how to manage users and permissions, configure storage and networking, administer services, and maintain system security. As the first course in a two-part Linux administration series, RH124 establishes the fundamental knowledge required to progress to more advanced administration topics covered in Linux System Administrator Part Two (RH134).

• Understand the Linux ecosystem and the role of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Execute and manage commands in the Bash shell environment
• Create, manage, and secure files and directories
• Administer local users, groups, and password policies
• Configure and troubleshoot file permissions and SELinux settings
• Manage and monitor system services using systemd
• Boot, reboot, and shut down Linux systems safely
• Install, update, and manage software packages using DNF
• Configure local storage, file systems, and swap space
• Set up and manage network interfaces, hostnames, and IP addressing
• Access and administer remote systems using SSH and key-based authentication
• Configure systems to mount file systems at boot and manage time services

• IT professionals new to Linux system administration
• Technical professionals working with or transitioning to Linux environments
• System administrators seeking foundational skills in enterprise Linux
• Professionals supporting Linux-based enterprise or cloud infrastructure

• Basic technical skills
• Familiarity with general computer usage and command-line concepts is helpful but not required