RHCE Rapid Track Course

RH299
Course Overview

The RHCE Fast Track Course (RH299) is designed for senior Linux system
administrators who want to validate their competencies by earning the RHCSA and
RHCE credentials. This is a fast-paced preparation course that combines the
RH124+RH134+RH254 courses, normally twelve days of training, into a single four-day
course
Pre-Requisites
Must have undergone RH124+RH134+RH254 courses or must have a thorough
knowledge of administering Linux / Unix Server. Participants arriving without a large
portion of these prerequisites will make less than optimal progress in the training and will
be unlikely to pass the certification exam.
Target Audience
Experienced Linux / Solaris system administrators with a minimum of three years of
Linux experience who want a fast-track solution to earn an RHCE certification.
Course Outline
Software Management
Objective: Manage packages with yum, rpm,
and RHN; build an RPM package and place it
in a repository

Boot Management
Objective: Configure runlevels and sysctl;
reset the root password; understand the boot
process

Network Management
Objective: Configure and troubleshoot
network settings; configure network bonding
and IP aliases

Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux)

Management
Objective: Understand, troubleshoot, and
manage SELinux

Storage Management
Objective: Manage partitioning, filesystems,
and swap space; configure encrypted
partitions and iSCSI initiator

Firewall Management
Objective: Manage the firewall

Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Objective: Manage physical volumes, volume
groups, and logical volumes with their
filesystems
Account Management
Objective: Provide password aging for
accounts; use ACLs and SGID directories for
collaborative directories
Authentication Management
Objective: Configure an LDAP and Kerberos
client; configure autofs to support an
authentication client; Configure sudo and
SSD
Installation, Kickstart, and Virtualization
Objective: Install a system and manage
kickstart and firstboot; use virtualization tools
to manage virtual machines

Network Time Protocol (NTP) Service

Objective: Configure an NTP server and
provide that service to clients
System Logging Service
Objective: Create disk, I/O, and memory
usage reports; configure remote logging
Web (HTTP/HTTPS) Service
Objective: Manage a web server with virtual
hosts, CGI scripts, and user-based
file/directory access controls
SMTP Service
Objective: Null client; outbound smarthost
relay; accept inbound connections
Caching-only (DNS) Service
Objective: Configure a caching nameserver
and DNS forwarder

Course Duration: Four Days: 10 am - 5.30 pm

File Sharing with NFS

Objective: Manage and secure the NFS
service using NFSv3 and NFSv4
C File Sharing with CIFS
Objective: Configure the CIFS to provide
home directories, file sharing, and printer
service; use a client to access the CIFS
shares
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service
Objective: Provide anonymous-only
download service; provide drop-box upload
service
Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS)
Service
Objective: Configure and manage local and
remote printers
Secure Shell (SSH) Service
Objective: Configure and implement SSH
keys
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
Service
Objective: Configure remote desktops and
connect to them securely
Comprehensive Review
Objective: Review tasks previously taught in
class

Course Fee Rs. 15,000/(Plus Service Tax as applicable)