Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Coursera)

Offered by Red Hat,
Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (Coursera)

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.

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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.

What you'll learn

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Command Line Essentials
  • Getting Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • File Management from the Command Line
  • Process Management and Systemd

Syllabus

What is Linux?
Define open source, Linux, Linux distributions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Command Line Essentials
Log in to a Linux system and run simple commands from the shell.

Getting Help in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Resolve problems by using local help systems

Editing Files
Create, view, and edit text files from command output or in a text editor.

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

File Management from the Command Line
Copy, move, create, delete, and organize files from the Bash shell.

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

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

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

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

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

Comprehensive Review
Review tasks from Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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