Redhat Linux - RHCE

The performance-based RHCE exam (EX300) tests your knowledge and skill in areas of system configuration, network services & database services. You must be an RHCSA to earn a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE®) certification.

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What is RedHat Linux?

Red Hat Linux is a Linux-based operating system from RedHat designed for businesses. It has multiple variants, with server and desktop versions for x86, x86-64, PowerPC and IBM System z.

RHCE (RedHat certified engineer)

A Red hat certified engineer (RHCE) is actually a RedHat certified system administrator (RHCSA) who is ready to automate RedHat enterprise Linux tasks, integrate Red Hat emerging technologies, and apply automation for efficiency and innovation. RHCE certification proves the ability to configure networking services and security on servers running RedHat Linux. Administrators who support Linux as a primary server platform in their environment, RHCE is a mid-level certification for them.

Benefits of RedHat Linux RHCE training

RHCE benefits people to increase their knowledge of Linux. The RHCE certification course aims to allow you to gain the skills while developing concepts and understanding which are required by an expert system administrator for controlling the Linux systems of Red Hat Enterprise.

Why learn RedHat Linux RHCE?

RedHat Linux RHCE certification validates IT professionals who are skilled, proven, and ready to take on the most ambitious projects in the face of evolving technology challenges.

The Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is a certification you can earn to become RHCSA. The RHCE certification shows that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill, and ability required for the system administrator. To achieve the RHCE certification you have to complete the RHCE exam.

Value of RedHat certification

RedHat certifications stretch entire technology portfolio which develops confidence in individuals as well as organizations. Whether it is enterprise architecture certifications, core Linux system administration skills, developer knowledge of specialized frameworks, or emerging technologies, RedHat knows the skills that are needed for success.

If you’re already certified, show that your skills are up to date by displaying your certifications through badges and swag. You can also find RedHat Certified Professionals to help build an efficient, innovative IT team.

Course Outline

System configuration and management

• Use network teaming or bonding to configure aggregated network links between two Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
• Configure IPv6 addresses and perform basic IPv6 troubleshooting
• Route IP traffic and create static routes
• Use firewall and associated mechanisms such as rich rules, zones and custom rules, to implement packet filtering and configure network address translation (NAT)
• Configure a system to authenticate using Kerberos
• Configure a system as either an iSCSI target or initiator that persistently mounts an iSCSI target
• Produce and deliver reports on system utilization (processor, memory, disk, and network)
• Use shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks

Network services

Network services are an important subset of the exam objectives. RHCE candidates should be capable of meeting the following objectives for each of the network services listed below:

• Install the packages needed to provide the service
• Configure SELinux to support the service
• Use SELinux port labeling to allow services to use non-standard ports
• Configure the service to start when the system is booted
• Configure the service for basic operation
• Configure host-based and user-based security for the service

HTTP/HTTPS

• Configure a virtual host
• Configure access restrictions on directories
• Deploy a basic CGI application
• Configure group-managed content
• Configure TLS security

DNS

• Configure a caching-only name server
• Troubleshoot DNS client issues

NFS

• Provide network shares to specific clients
• Provide network shares suitable for group collaboration
• Use Kerberos to control access to NFS network shares

SMB

• Provide network shares to specific clients
• Provide network shares suitable for group collaboration

SMTP

• Configure a system to forward all email to a central mail server

SSH

• Configure key-based authentication
• Configure additional options described in documentation

NTP

• Synchronize time using other NTP peers

Database Services

• Install and configure MariaDB
• Backup and restore a database
• Create a simple database schema
• Perform simple SQL queries against a database

Practical Approach

The real-time examples will be given throughout the lectures.

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