This course takes you from using Linux to running it: deciding who gets access, keeping storage organized, keeping software up to date, and making sure your data is protected. It's built entirely on the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (RHEL 10) release and aligned with the RHCSA (EX200) exam objectives.

Linux Administration Essentials
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Intermediate level
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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Handle Linux user management and Linux group management, and configure sudo access for secure, controlled system administration
Partition storage, mountLinux file systems, manage swap, and install software with DNF on RHEL 10, so your systems stay reliable and up to date
Build skills aligned with RHCSA (EX200) certification objectives, going beyond Linux Foundations into real system administration tasks
Apply access control lists and manage backups with tar and rsync for finer-grained data protection
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July 2026
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