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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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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.

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Define open source, Linux, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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3 videos5 readings2 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

2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

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

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Resolve problems by using local help systems.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Create, view, and edit text files from command output or in a text 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

Download, install, update, and manage software packages from Red Hat and DNF package repositories.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files from the Bash shell.

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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

Evaluate and control processes that run on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

Configure and control network interfaces and connections on Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

Create, manage, and delete users and groups on local and remote systems

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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

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.

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2 videos2 readings2 assignments

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

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

Review tasks from Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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1 video1 assignment

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Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

I've worked with Linux before, but this course even if it was a fundamentals course, learned a lot and, the instructor is very easy/friendly to follow along.

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

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

This foundational course is excellent for beginners in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

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Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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There are 12 modules in this course

What is Linux?

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Command Line Essentials

What's included

Getting Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Editing Files

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Software Management

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File Management from the Command Line

What's included

Process Management and Systemd

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Manage Networking

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User Management

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System Diagnostics

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Using The Web Console

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