Course Overview
The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA – EX200) is one of the most respected, entry-to-mid level Linux certifications in the IT industry. This course focuses on practical, real-world system administration skills using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Unlike theory-based exams, RHCSA is a 100% hands-on, performance-based certification, meaning students must actually configure and manage a Linux system during the exam.
Why We Need RHCSA
Linux powers the majority of today’s IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud platforms, data centers, containers, and DevOps environments. RHCSA validates the essential skills required to manage Linux systems in production environments.
For anyone pursuing a career in system administration, cloud computing, DevOps, cybersecurity, or site reliability engineering (SRE), RHCSA is a strong foundational certification.
How This Course Is Useful
This course teaches students how to:
- Install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Manage users, groups, permissions, and security
- Work with filesystems, partitions, and storage
- Control services, processes, and system boot
- Configure networking and firewall rules
- Automate basic tasks using shell scripting
- Troubleshoot common Linux system issues
All skills learned are directly applicable in real-world job roles, not just for passing the exam.
How It Helps Students
- Builds strong Linux fundamentals required for advanced certifications
- Prepares students for real enterprise Linux administration tasks
- Increases employability in roles such as:
- Linux System Administrator
- Junior DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Support Engineer
- Technical Support / NOC Engineer
- Serves as a prerequisite foundation for advanced Red Hat certifications like RHCE
Exam & Certification Details
- Exam Code: EX200
- Exam Type: Hands-on, lab-based (no multiple choice)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Passing Score: Approximately 70%
- Delivery: In-person or remote (depending on availability)
Validity / Expiry & Renewal
- Certification Validity: 3 years
- Renewal Method:
- Pass the latest version of the RHCSA exam again, or
- Earn a higher-level Red Hat certification (such as RHCE)
Keeping the certification current ensures alignment with the latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions and industry practices.
Who Should Take This Course
- Beginners starting a career in Linux or system administration
- IT professionals transitioning from Windows to Linux
- Students preparing for cloud, DevOps, or cybersecurity paths
- Anyone who wants a vendor-recognized, practical Linux certification
RHCSA (EX200) Exam Objectives – Structured List
1. Understand and Use Essential Tools
1.1 Access a shell prompt and issue commands with correct syntax
1.2 Use input-output redirection (>, >>, |, 2>, etc.)
1.3 Use grep and regular expressions to analyze text
1.4 Access remote systems using SSH
1.5 Log in and switch users in multiuser targets
1.6 Archive, compress, unpack, and uncompress files using tar, gzip, and bzip2
1.7 Create and edit text files
1.8 Create, delete, copy, and move files and directories
1.9 Create hard and soft (symbolic) links
1.10 List, set, and change standard ugo/rwx permissions
1.11 Locate, read, and use system documentation (man, info, /usr/share/doc)
2. Manage Software
2.1 Configure access to RPM repositories
2.2 Install and remove RPM software packages
2.3 Configure access to Flatpak repositories
2.4 Install and remove Flatpak software packages
3. Create Simple Shell Scripts
3.1 Conditionally execute code (if, test, [ ], etc.)
3.2 Use looping constructs (for, etc.) to process input
3.3 Process script inputs ($1, $2, etc.)
3.4 Process output of shell commands within a script
4. Operate Running Systems
4.1 Boot, reboot, and shut down a system normally
4.2 Boot systems into different targets manually
4.3 Interrupt the boot process to gain access to a system
4.4 Identify CPU- and memory-intensive processes and kill and manage processes
4.5 Adjust process scheduling
4.6 Manage tuning profiles
4.7 Locate and interpret system log files and journals
4.8 Preserve system journals
4.9 Start, stop, and check the status of network services
4.10 Securely transfer files between systems
5. Configure Local Storage
5.1 List, create, and delete partitions on GPT disks
5.2 Create and remove physical volumes
5.3 Assign physical volumes to volume groups
5.4 Create and delete logical volumes
5.5 Configure systems to mount file systems at boot by universally unique ID (UUID) or label
5.6 Add new partitions, logical volumes, and swap non-destructively
6. Create and Configure File Systems
6.1 Create, mount, unmount, and use VFAT, ext4, and xfs file systems
6.2 Mount and unmount network file systems using NFS
6.3 Configure autofs
6.4 Extend existing logical volumes
6.5 Diagnose and correct file permission problems
7. Deploy, Configure, and Maintain Systems
7.1 Schedule tasks using cron, at, and systemd timer units
7.2 Start and stop services and configure them to start automatically at boot
7.3 Configure systems to boot into a specific target automatically
7.4 Configure time service clients
7.5 Install and update software packages from Red Hat Content Delivery Network, a remote repository, or from the local file system
7.6 Modify the system bootloader
8. Manage Basic Networking
8.1 Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
8.2 Configure hostname resolution
8.3 Configure network services to start automatically at boot
8.4 Restrict network access using firewalld and firewall-cmd
9. Manage Users and Groups
9.1 Create, delete, and modify local user accounts
9.2 Change passwords and adjust password aging
9.3 Create, delete, and modify local groups and memberships
9.4 Configure privileged access
10. Manage Security
10.1 Configure firewall settings using firewalld and firewall-cmd
10.2 Manage default file permissions
10.3 Configure key-based authentication for SSH
10.4 Set enforcing and permissive modes for SELinux
10.5 List and identify SELinux file and process contexts
10.6 Restore default SELinux file contexts
10.7 Manage SELinux port labels
10.8 Use SELinux boolean settings to modify system behavior
