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Learn, prepare, and practice for Red Hat RHCSA 9 (EX200) exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.
Master Red Hat RHCSA 9 EX200 exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes and labs
Review key concepts with exam-preparation tasks
Practice with four unique practice tests
Learn from two full hours of video training from the authors Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) RHEL 9 Complete Video Course
Red Hat RHCSA 9 Cert Guide: EX200 is a comprehensive 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. The 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, and chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill deep on key concepts you must know thoroughly to pass the exam. 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 authors Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) RHEL 9 Complete Video Course.
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, RHEL9 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; accessing network storage; and managing containers
Companion Website
The website contains two complete practice exams and more than an hour of video training from the authors Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) RHEL 9 Complete Video Course.
Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off the full Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) RHEL 9 Complete Video Course.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- About the Technical Reviewers
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
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Part I: Performing Basic System Management Tasks
- Chapter 1. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Chapter 2. Using Essential Tools
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Chapter 3. Essential File Management Tools
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Working with the File System Hierarchy
- Managing Files
- Using Links
- Working with Archives and Compressed Files
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 3.1
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Chapter 4. Working with Text Files
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Using Common Text File–Related Tools
- A Primer to Using Regular Expressions
- Using grep to Analyze Text
- Working with Other Useful Text Processing Utilities
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 4.1
- Chapter 5. Connecting to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
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Chapter 6. User and Group Management
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding Different User Types
- Creating and Managing User Accounts
- Creating and Managing Group Accounts
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Labs
- Lab 6.1
- Lab 6.2
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Chapter 7. Permissions Management
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Managing File Ownership
- Managing Basic Permissions
- Managing Advanced Permissions
- Setting Default Permissions with umask
- Working with User-Extended Attributes
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 7.1
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Chapter 8. Configuring Networking
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Networking Fundamentals
- Managing Network Addresses and Interfaces
- Validating Network Configuration
- Managing Network Configuration with nmtui and nmcli
- Setting Up Hostname and Name Resolution
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 8.1
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Part II: Operating Running Systems
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Chapter 9. Managing Software
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Managing Software Packages with dnf
- Using dnf
- Managing Package Modules
- Managing Software Packages with rpm
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Labs
- Lab 9.1
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Chapter 10. Managing Processes
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Introduction to Process Management
- Managing Shell Jobs
- Using Common Command-Line Tools for Process Management
- Using top to Manage Processes
- Using tuned to Optimize Performance
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 10.1
- Chapter 11. Working with Systemd
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Chapter 12. Scheduling Tasks
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding Task Scheduling Options in RHEL
- Using Systemd Timers
- Configuring cron to Automate Recurring Tasks
- Configuring at to Schedule Future Tasks
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 12.1
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Chapter 13. Configuring Logging
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding System Logging
- Working with systemd-journald
- Configuring rsyslogd
- Rotating Log Files
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 13.1
- Chapter 14. Managing Storage
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Chapter 15. Managing Advanced Storage
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding LVM
- Creating LVM Logical Volumes
- Resizing LVM Logical Volumes
- Configuring Stratis
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Labs
- Lab 15.1
- Lab 15.2
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Chapter 9. Managing Software
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Part III: Performing Advanced System Administration Tasks
- Chapter 16. Basic Kernel Management
- Chapter 17. Managing and Understanding the Boot Procedure
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Chapter 18. Essential Troubleshooting Skills
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding the RHEL 9 Boot Procedure
- Passing Kernel Boot Arguments
- Using a Rescue Disk
- Fixing Common Issues
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 18.1
- Chapter 19. An Introduction to Automation with Bash Shell Scripting
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Part IV: Managing Network Services
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Chapter 20. Configuring SSH
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Hardening the SSH Server
- Using Other Useful sshd Options
- Configuring Key-Based Authentication with Passphrases
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 20.1
- Chapter 21. Managing Apache HTTP Services
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Chapter 22. Managing SELinux
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding SELinux Working Modes
- Understanding Context Settings and the Policy
- Restoring Default File Contexts
- Managing Port Access
- Using Boolean Settings to Modify SELinux Settings
- Diagnosing and Addressing SELinux Policy Violations
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 22.1
- Chapter 23. Configuring a Firewall
- Chapter 24. Accessing Network Storage
- Chapter 25. Configuring Time Services
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Chapter 26. Managing Containers
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Understanding Containers
- Running a Container
- Working with Container Images
- Managing Containers
- Managing Container Storage
- Running Containers as Systemd Services
- Summary
- Exam Preparation Tasks
- Review All Key Topics
- Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- End-of-Chapter Lab
- Lab 26.1
- Chapter 27. Final Preparation
- Chapter 28. Theoretical Pre-Assessment Exam
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Chapter 20. Configuring SSH
- Part V: RHCSA 9 Practice Exams
- Glossary
- Index
- RHCSA Practice Exam C
- RHCSA Practice Exam D
- Appendix C: Memory Tables
- Appendix D: Memory Tables Answer Key
- Appendix E: Study Planner
- Code Snippets
Product information
- Title: Red Hat RHCSA 9 Cert Guide: EX200
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2023
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 9780138096311
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