RHCE

RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) Version 9 Course Outline

Total Classes: 30
Duration per Class: 3 hours
Total Hours: 90

Module 1: Introduction to RHCE and Linux Fundamentals

📌 Class 1: Introduction to RHCE and RHEL 9

• Overview of RHCSA and RHCE certifications
• Features of RHEL 9
• Linux shell and command-line basics

📌 Class 2: Linux File System & Management

• Understanding Linux directory structure
• Managing files and directories
• File permissions and ownership (chmod, chown, chgrp)

📌 Class 3: User and Group Management

• Creating and managing users
• Understanding user authentication and password policies
• Managing groups and permissions

Module 2: System Administration and Process Management

📌 Class 4: Managing Processes & System Performance

• Understanding processes in Linux
• Using top, htop, ps, and kill commands
• Managing system performance and logs

📌 Class 5: Package Management with DNF

• Installing, updating, and removing packages
• Managing repositories
• Using DNF modules

📌 Class 6: Kernel Management & System Boot

• Managing GRUB boot loader
• Kernel tuning and boot process
• Recovering from boot failures

Module 3: Storage and File System Management

📌 Class 7: Disk Partitioning & LVM (Logical Volume Management)

• Understanding partitions and filesystems
• Creating and managing LVM partitions
• Extending and reducing LVM volumes

📌 Class 8: Mounting and Managing File Systems

• Mounting and unmounting file systems
• Working with NFS and SMB/CIFS shares
• Auto-mounting file systems using fstab

📌 Class 9: Managing Swap and RAID

• Configuring swap space
• Understanding RAID levels
• Setting up software RAID

Module 4: Networking and Security Administration

📌 Class 10: Network Configuration & Management

• Configuring network interfaces
• Managing IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6)
• Working with nmcli and nmtui

📌 Class 11: Firewall & SELinux Configuration

• Understanding firewalld and firewall rules
• Enforcing SELinux policies
• Managing ports and services

📌 Class 12: SSH & Secure Remote Administration

• Configuring SSH for secure remote access
• Key-based authentication
• Restricting SSH access

Module 5: Automating Tasks with Bash Scripting

📌 Class 13: Introduction to Bash Scripting

• Writing and executing shell scripts
• Using variables and loops
• Implementing conditional statements

📌 Class 14: Advanced Bash Scripting & Automation

• Managing cron jobs and scheduled tasks
• Automating system tasks with scripts
• Logging and debugging scripts

📌 Class 15: Managing Services with Systemd

• Working with systemctl
• Creating and managing services
• Understanding system logs

Module 6: Advanced Networking & Security

📌 Class 16: Configuring DNS & DHCP Services

• Understanding DNS concepts
• Setting up and managing a DNS server
• Configuring a DHCP server

📌 Class 17: Apache Web Server Configuration

• Installing and configuring Apache
• Managing virtual hosts
• Securing Apache with SSL/TLS

📌 Class 18: FTP & NFS Server Setup

• Setting up and managing an FTP server
• Configuring NFS for network file sharing
• Secure file transfer methods

Module 7: Containers & Virtualization

📌 Class 19: Introduction to Containers & Podman

• Understanding containers and images
• Installing and using Podman
• Running and managing containers

📌 Class 20: Deploying Applications with Podman

• Building and running containerized applications
• Managing container storage and networks
• Troubleshooting container issues

📌 Class 21: Virtualization with KVM

• Setting up a KVM host
• Creating and managing virtual machines
• Configuring VM networking

Module 8: Ansible Automation (RHCE Focus Area)

📌 Class 22: Introduction to Ansible for Automation

• Overview of Ansible
• Installing and configuring Ansible
• Understanding YAML and inventory files

📌 Class 23: Writing and Running Ansible Playbooks

• Writing basic playbooks
• Using variables and templates
• Debugging playbooks

📌 Class 24: Managing Systems with Ansible

• Automating package installations
• Managing users and services
• Configuring network settings with Ansible

Module 9: Advanced Ansible Automation & Security

📌 Class 25: Ansible Roles & Best Practices

• Using Ansible roles for modular automation
• Structuring playbooks efficiently
• Implementing security best practices

📌 Class 26: Automating Security with Ansible

• Managing firewall and SELinux with Ansible
• Securing SSH access using Ansible
• Automating compliance tasks

📌 Class 27: Troubleshooting and Debugging Ansible Playbooks

• Identifying common Ansible issues
• Using verbose mode and debugging tools
• Log management and troubleshooting

Module 10: Final Exam Preparation & Practical Sessions

📌 Class 28: RHCE Exam Preparation & Lab Practice

• Review of RHCE syllabus topics
• Hands-on lab exercises
• Mock test simulation

📌 Class 29: Troubleshooting & Final Q&A

• Handling real-world troubleshooting scenarios
• Exam strategy discussion
• Final Q&A session

📌 Class 30: Final Mock Exam & Certification Guidance

• Full-length practice exam
• Review of mock test results
• Certification process and next steps