Red Hat - Administrator

Red Hat – System Administrator

Course Description

Course Description

Build the Linux administration skills that keep enterprise systems secure, stable and available.

Linux supports critical business infrastructure, cloud platforms and modern application environments. However, many IT professionals learn Linux informally, leaving gaps in the everyday skills required to administer systems confidently and troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Red Hat System Administrator is a beginner-friendly, intensive programme based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Across five instructor-led days, participants progress from command-line fundamentals to practical administration tasks involving users, software, services, networking, storage and security.

No previous Linux system administration experience is required. Concepts are introduced step by step and reinforced through guided demonstrations and individual hands-on labs.


Why Attend This Training?

This is not a theory-only introduction to Linux. It is a structured, practical programme designed to develop the core skills required to operate and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in real working environments.

  • Learn in a guided, beginner-friendly environment
  • Practise each major topic in an individual lab environment
  • Develop practical skills across system access, services, networking, storage and security
  • Learn to troubleshoot the boot process and recover superuser access
  • Receive guidance on the RHCSA exam (EX200) and appropriate next steps

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Access the Linux command line locally and remotely using OpenSSH
  • Manage files from the command line and edit text files
  • Manage local users, groups and file permissions
  • Install and update software using RPM, DNF and Flatpak
  • Monitor and manage Linux processes, services and daemons
  • Configure network settings and network security with firewalld
  • Manage physical storage and logical volumes using LVM
  • Access network-attached storage and network file systems
  • Schedule system tasks and manage system logs
  • Apply essential security controls using SELinux
  • Control and troubleshoot the Red Hat Enterprise Linux boot process

Practical and Hands-On Approach

Each participant works in an individual lab environment. Instructor-led explanations and demonstrations are followed by practical exercises based on real administration scenarios, allowing participants to apply each skill immediately.

The final day includes a comprehensive review to consolidate the full week of learning, together with guidance on the Red Hat Certified System Administrator exam (EX200) and possible next steps.


Meet the Trainer

Ish Sookun (Nitin Kelawon Sookun)


Linux, Open Source and Systems Architecture Specialist

Ish Sookun is an experienced technology professional specialising in Linux system administration, cloud infrastructure and open-source technologies. He is Head of Systems & Architecture at La Sentinelle, a Red Hat Certified System Administrator and a SUSE Certified Linux Engineer. He is also an active open-source contributor, openSUSE Board Member and regular technology speaker.


Why This Training Matters Today

Linux administration skills are essential across enterprise servers, cloud environments and open-source infrastructure. Organisations need professionals who can confidently manage system access, services, networking, storage and security while responding effectively when systems fail or configurations change.

This course provides participants with a structured foundation and practical experience they can apply immediately in IT operations, infrastructure support and platform roles.

Topics Covered

Topics Covered

Day 1 – System Access, Files, Users and Permissions
  • Registering systems for Red Hat support
  • Managing files from the command line
  • Editing text files
  • Managing local users and groups
  • Controlling access to files
Day 2 – Software, Processes and Services
  • Installing and updating software packages with RPM and DNF
  • Installing applications with Flatpak
  • Accessing removable media
  • Monitoring and managing Linux processes
  • Controlling services and daemons
Day 3 – Networking, Task Scheduling, Logging and SELinux
  • Managing network configuration
  • Scheduling system tasks
  • Analysing and storing system logs
  • Managing security with SELinux
Day 4 – Storage Management and the Boot Process
  • Managing basic storage
  • Managing storage with Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
  • Controlling and troubleshooting the boot process
  • Recovering superuser access
Day 5 – Network Security, Network Storage and Review
  • Managing network security
  • Accessing network file systems
  • Completing a comprehensive review of the course
  • Receiving guidance on the RHCSA exam (EX200) and next steps

Who Should Attend?

This training is suitable for:

  • Aspiring Linux and system administrators
  • IT support and infrastructure professionals
  • Platform and cloud engineers
  • Developers and DevOps professionals requiring Linux administration skills
  • IT professionals seeking to formalise skills acquired on the job

Prerequisite: No previous Linux system administration experience is required.