Develop the skills required to administer your RHEL environment on-premises and in the cloud while preparing for the RHCSA exam Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format Key Features Become a pro at system administration from installation to container management Secure and harden your Linux environment using SSH, SELinux, firewall, and system permissions Gain confidence to pass the RHCSA exam with the help of practice tests Book DescriptionWith Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 becoming the standard for enterprise Linux used from data centers to the cloud, Linux administration skills are in high demand. With this book, you’ll learn how to deploy, access, tweak, and improve enterprise services on any system on any cloud running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Throughout the book, you’ll get to grips with essential tasks such as configuring and maintaining systems, including software installation, updates, and core services. You’ll also understand how to configure the local storage using partitions and logical volumes, as well as assign and deduplicate storage. You’ll learn how to deploy systems while also making them secure and reliable. This book provides a base for users who plan to become full-time Linux system administrators by presenting key command-line concepts and enterprise-level tools, along with essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation for creating simple shell scripts or running commands. With the help of command line examples and practical tips, you’ll learn by doing and save yourself a lot of time. By the end of the book, you’ll have gained the confidence to manage the filesystem, users, storage, network connectivity, security, and software in RHEL 9 systems on any footprint.What you will learn Become well versed with the fundamentals of RHEL9—from system deployment to user management Secure a system by using SELinux policies and configuring firewall rules Understand LVM to manage volumes and maintain VDO deduplication Manage a system remotely using SSH and public key authentication Get the hang of the boot process and kernel tunable to adjust your systems Automate simple tasks using scripts or Ansible Playbooks Who this book is for This book is for Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators and Linux system administrators. It's also a good resource for any IT professional who wants to learn system administration. RHCSA certification candidates will find this book useful in their preparation for the certification exam.

Unlock the full potential of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 with our comprehensive RHCSA course. From local installation to advanced user & package management, master essential Linux skills to excel in your certification and beyond. Key Features Comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, from installation to security. Detailed exploration of system processes, job scheduling, and package management. Practical exercises, do-it-yourself labs and review questions and answers. Book Description Embark on a journey through Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, beginning with the basics of local installation and initial system interactions. Our course guides you through fundamental and advanced file management techniques, ensuring you can handle any file-related tasks with ease. Explore user management in-depth, from basic to advanced levels, providing you with the skills to manage users and groups effectively. Delve into the core aspects of the Linux operating system, including the Bash shell, process management, and job scheduling. Gain expertise in package management, both basic and advanced, to keep your system up-to-date and efficient. Understand the intricacies of the Linux boot process, system initialization, and system tuning to optimize performance and reliability. The course also covers essential networking concepts, including device management, connections, and hostname resolution. You'll learn to secure your system with SSH, firewall configuration, and SELinux. Additionally, explore storage management, local file systems, and swap configurations to ensure robust data handling. Finally, enhance your automation skills with shell scripting and containers, preparing you for modern DevOps environments. What you will learn Install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Manage files and directories with advanced techniques. Implement user and group management effectively. Configure and manage network devices and connections. Secure your system using SSH, firewalls, and SELinux. Utilize containers for efficient application deployment. Who this book is for This course is ideal for IT professionals aiming to solidify their expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, including system administrators, network engineers, & IT managers seeking to enhance their skills for career advancement. It is also highly beneficial for aspiring Linux professionals preparing for the RHCSA certification, ensuring they gain the practical and theoretical knowledge required to excel. Developers looking to understand the server-side environment better, and DevOps engineers interested in mastering Linux for automation and orchestration tasks will find this course valuable.

Arguably one of the most highly regarded and widely used enterprise-level operating systems available today is the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (typically shortened to RHEL and pronounced rell) distribution. Not only is it considered to be among the most stable and reliable operating systems, it is also backed by the considerable resources and technical skills of Red Hat, Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Essentials is designed to provide detailed information on the installation, use, and administration of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 distribution. For beginners, the book covers topics such as operating system installation, the basics of the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers, and installing packages and system updates using App Streams. Additional installation topics, such as dual booting with Microsoft Windows, are also covered, together with all important security topics, such as configuring a firewall and user and group administration. For the experienced user, topics such as remote desktop access, the Cockpit web interface, logical volume management (LVM), disk partitioning, swap management, KVM virtualization, Secure Shell (SSH), Linux Containers, and file sharing using both Samba and NFS are covered in detail to provide a thorough overview of this enterprise class operating system.

Be a proficient Linux system administrator KEY FEATURES ● Discusses new features embedded in the newer version of RHEL. ● Provides you with a manual on various commands that a regular and admin user may use to perform his daily tasks. ● Provides comprehensive material to administer, manage, and secure the server. DESCRIPTION Today, Linux is used everywhere, which means the demand for Linux administrators is high. This book is organized to help readers develop the essential skills to become competent Linux administrators. This book provides extensive materials that will deliver beginners vast knowledge in the Linux domain. It begins with the fundamentals of Linux systems and moves ahead to discussing advanced topics. To help the readers gain competitive knowledge, RHEL9 is used throughout this book. This book helps the readers learn useful Linux commands to efficiently manage Linux servers. It also delivers extensive knowledge of shell scripting required to automate most of the regular admin-related tasks. Security of the data and the server as a whole is another important aspect that this book describes. Besides, this book also explains advanced topics such as cloud, web servers, performance tuning, etc., in a practical way that will truly be very helpful for beginners to start their professional career in this domain. Reading this book will serve as an indispensable step towards understanding the Linux core concepts. The materials delivered in this book will aid in making you proficient in handling, managing, and administering one or more RHEL servers. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Successfully install and manage Linux on any machine. ● Understand Linux/Unix file organization and implement file security with the principle of least privilege. ● Master command line usage and practical applications of Linux commands. ● Gain expertise in disk management and partitioning on Linux systems. ● Learn networking fundamentals and implement secure networks among multiple machines. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is designed for system engineers, network engineers, junior Linux administrators, and Windows administrators who want to gain knowledge in managing RHEL on a daily basis. It also caters to the needs of Red Hat professionals who want to refresh their knowledge and get comfortable using RHEL 9. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The First Step to Linux 2. Linux Filesystem and Administration 3. Knowing Linux Commands 4. Managing Processes and Services in RedHat Linux 5. Handling and Managing Files 6. Managing Users and File Permissions 7. Interacting with Bash Shell and Scripting 8. Security and Networking in Linux 9. Partitioning in Linux 10. Containers 11. Cloud Computing 12. Graphical User Interface 13. Software Updates and Patch Management 14. Package Installation 15. Performance Monitoring and Tuning 16. Backup and Troubleshooting in Linux 17. Web Server and Database Server Setup in Linux 18. Miscellaneous

Master the latest version of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux with the step-by-step instructions and hands-on advice in Fedora 9 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible. Learn key system administration skills like setting users and automating system tasks, understand the latest security issues and threats, and gain confidence with using and customizing the desktop menus, icons, and window manager. Updated every six months to correspond with the latest Fedora release, this book includes an official Fedora 9 LiveCD so that you can practice your knowledge and improve your skills. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

As a market-leading, free, open-source Linux operating system (OS), Fedora 10 is implemented in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and serves as an excellent OS for those who want more frequent updates. Bestselling author Christopher Negus offers an ideal companion resource for both new and advanced Linux users. He presents clear, thorough instructions so you can learn how to make Linux installation simple and painless, take advantage of the desktop interface, and use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. He also describes key system administration skills, including setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats. Included is both a DVD distribution of Fedora Linux 10 and a bootable Fedora LiveCD. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL 6), this guide covers all official exam objectives and includes more than 100 exercises, more than 550 exam review questions, more than 70 practice labs, and two sample exams.

The definitive guide to administering a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 network Linux professionals who need a go-to guide on version 6 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) will find what they need in this comprehensive Sybex book. It covers RHEL administration in detail, including how to set up and manage web and mail services, use RHEL in enterprise environments, secure it, optimize storage, configure for virtualization and high availability, and much more. It also provides a great study aid for those preparing for either the RHCSA or RHCE certification exam. Red Hat is the Linux market leader, and Red Hat administrators are in demand This Sybex guide is a comprehensive resource on Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and useful for those preparing for one of the Red Hat certification exams Covers setting up and managing web and mail services, using RHEL in enterprise environments, securing RHEL, and optimizing storage to fit your environment Explores advanced RHEL configurations, including virtualization and high availability Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Administration is the guide Linux professionals and Red Hat administrators need to stay current on the newest version.

HIGHLIGHTS: > Covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 > Covers ALL Latest Official Exam Objectives > Great for Self-Study and In-Class/Virtual Training > 22 Chapters > 99 Real-Life Step-By-Step Exercises and Shell Scripts > 74 Do-It-Yourself Challenge Labs > 381 Review Questions & Answers > 4 Sample RHCSA Exams (4 x 22 tasks per exam) RHCSA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9: Training and Exam Preparation Guide, Third Edition provides an in-depth coverage of the latest RHCSA (version 9) EX200 exam objectives. The most definitive guide available on the subject, this book explains concepts, analyzes configuration files, describes command outputs, shows step-by-step procedures (includes screenshots of actual commands executed and outputs they produced), and challenges the readers' comprehension of the concepts and procedures by presenting plenty of supplementary labs and sample realistic exam tasks to perform on their own. This book has 22 chapters that are organized logically, from building a lab environment to the fundamentals of Linux to sophisticated Linux administration topics. The book covers the topics on local RHEL 9 installation; initial interaction with the system; essential Linux commands; file compression and archiving; file editing and manipulation; standard and special permissions; file searching and access controls; user monitoring and authentication files; users, groups, and password aging; bash shell features and startup files; processes and job scheduling; basic and advanced software administration techniques; system boot process and bootloader; kernel management and system initialization; logging and system tuning; basic and advanced storage management tools and solutions; local file systems and swap regions; network device and connection configuration; hostname resolution and time synchronization; remote file systems and automounting; the secure shell service; firewall and SELinux controls; bash shell scripting; and operating system virtualization using containers. Each chapter highlights the major topics and relevant exam objectives at the beginning and ends with several review questions & answers and Do-It-Yourself challenge labs. Throughout the book, figures, tables, screenshots, examples, warnings, notes, and exam tips are furnished to support explanation and exam preparation. There are four sample RHCSA exams that are expected to be performed using the knowledge and skills attained from reading the material, following the in-chapter exercises, and completing the end-of-chapter challenge labs. The labs and the sample exams include hints to relevant topics and/or exercises. This book may be used as a self-learning guide by RHCSA 9 exam aspirants, a resource by instructors and students to follow in physical and virtual training sessions, an on-the-job resource for reference, and an easy-to-understand guide by novice and non-RHEL administrators.