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Upgrading to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8
on-demand course

Upgrading to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8

with Sander van Vugt
April 2019
Intermediate to advanced
2h 40m
English
Pearson
Closed Captioning available in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Overview

2+ Hours of Video Instruction

Overview

In Upgrading to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 LiveLessons you learn about the new features in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, starting with software modules and new storage-related features. This course explains Cockpit, crypto-policies, and LUKS decryption, including how to authorize access to encrypted devices if they are offered on a trusted network. Through demos and whiteboard discussion, these features are explained along with nftables, the drop-in replacement for the iptables firewall solution. The course also discusses how Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 has become an operating system that focuses on working with containers. The final three lessons dive into the management of containers with podman, and how to manage container images with buildah.

Topics include

Lesson 1: RHEL 8 Installation
Lesson 2: Working with Modules
Lesson 3: Using New Storage Features
Lesson 4: Using Cockpit
Lesson 5: Cryptographic Policies
Lesson 6: Policy-Based Decryption
Lesson 7: Using nftables
Lesson 8: Understanding Containers in RHEL 8
Lesson 9: Managing Containers and Images with podman
Lesson 10: Managing Container Images with buildah

About the Instructor

Sander van Vugt has been teaching Linux classes since 1995 and has written more than 60 books about different Linux-related topics. He is a Red Hat Certified Instructor and has deep knowledge and understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including the upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. He has been teaching Linux since 1994, and as a Red Hat Certified Examiner he is authorized to proctor different Red Hat exams. He is also a regular speaker at major Linux conferences all over the world.

Skill Level

Intermediate/Advanced

Learn How To

  • Use modifications to the package management, including yum modules and application streams
  • Use Stratis, VDO, Cockpit, and Crypto-policies
  • Work with LUKS encryption
  • Use nftables
  • Work with containers using podman
  • Use container images using buildah

Who Should Take This Course

Anyone interested in getting up to speed quickly on the new features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

Course Requirements

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

About Pearson Video Training

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training athttp://www.informit.com/video.

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