Red Hat RHCSA 8 Cert Guide EX200

by Van Vugt, Sander

• ISBN13: 9780135938133
• ISBN10: 0135938139
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-12-12
• Publisher: Pearson It Certification

Summary

Title Update: Red Hat RHCSA 8 Cert Guide: EX200, 2nd Edition, is now available.

Learn, prepare, and practice for Red Hat RHCSA 8 (EX200) exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

• Master Red Hat RHCSA 8 EX200 exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam-preparation tasks
• Practice with four unique practice tests
• Learn from two full hours of video training from the author of Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition.

Red Hat RHCSA 8 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading Linux consultant, author, and instructor Sander van Vugt shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion website also contains two additional practice tests plus two full hours of personal video training from the author of Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition.

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time, including

• Basic system management: Installation, tools, file management, text files, RHEL8 connections, user/group management, permissions, and network configuration
• Operating running systems: Managing software, processes, storage, and advanced storage; working with systemd; scheduling tasks; and configuring logging
• Advanced system administration: Managing the kernel and boot procedures, essential troubleshooting, bash shell scripting
• Managing network services: Configuring SSH, firewalls, and time services; managing Apache HTTP services and SE Linux; and accessing network storage

Companion Website: The website contains two free, complete practice exams and two full hours of video training from the author of Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Complete Video Course, 3rd Edition.

Includes exclusive offer for 50% off the full RHCSA Complete Video Course.

Author Biography

Sander van Vugt is an independent Linux trainer, author, and consultant living in the Netherlands. Sander is the author of the best-selling Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Complete Video Course and the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Complete Video Course. He has also written numerous books about different Linux-related topics and many articles for Linux publications around the world. Sander has been teaching Red Hat, Linux+, and LFCS classes since 1994. As a consultant, he specializes in Linux high-availability solutions and performance optimization. You can find more information about Sander on his website at http://www.sandervanvugt.com.

For more information about RHCSA certification and additional resources, visit the author’s Red Hat Certification page at http://www.rhatcert.com/.

Table of Contents

From previous edition; updates to follow.

Part I. Mastering System Administration Topics. RHCSA

Section 1. Performing Basic System Management Tasks

1. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server

2. Using Essential Tools

3. Mastering Essential File and Folder Management Tools

4. Working with Text Files

5. Connecting to a RHEL Server

6. Managing Users and Groups

8. Managing Permissions

8. Configuring Networking

Section 2. Operating Running Systems

9. Managing Processes

10. Working with Virtual Machines

11. Installing Software Packages

12. Scheduling Tasks

13. Configuring Logging

14. Managing Partitions

15. Managing LVM Logical Volumes

Section 3. Performing Advanced System Administration Tasks

16. Performing Basic Kernel Management Tasks

18. Using Kickstart for Automated Installations

18. Managing and Understanding the Boot Procedure

19. Essential Boot Procedure Troubleshooting

Section 4. Deploying Network Services

20. Managing HTTP Services

21. Performing Basic SELinux Management Tasks

22. Setting up a Firewall with GUI Tools

23. Configuring FTP Services

24. Configuring Time Services