
Red Hat Certified Technician
by Michael Jang
Start the free chapterLinux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Red Hat is the dominant player in Linux. And the Red Hat Certified Technician is the first of the âhands-onâ exams recognized for testing real skills. This practical "how to" course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the RHCT exam. To begin learning simply click the links.rn<p><i>* Captions not available on CD version. </i></p>
Course content
Introduction2 lessons
Prerequisite Skills9 lessons
- Using Standard Command Line Tools6:311 credit or ad
- Processing Text Streams and Files4:091 credit or ad
- Running a Terminal-based Text Editor3:231 credit or ad
- Managing Input/Output Redirection3:371 credit or ad
- Working with Basic TCP/IP Addressing3:421 credit or ad
- Running su & passwd3:481 credit or ad
- Working with tar, gzip, & bzip2v3:511 credit or ad
- Configuring Email & Web Clients2:411 credit or ad
- Working with lftp2:101 credit or ad
Installing Linux9 lessons
- Preparing to Install5:531 credit or ad
- First Steps5:321 credit or ad
- Partition Options3:411 credit or ad
- Configuring File Systems3:071 credit or ad
- Configuring Software RAID3:041 credit or ad
- GRUB Configuration2:321 credit or ad
- Network Configuration2:371 credit or ad
- Package Groups3:591 credit or ad
- Configure & Troubleshoot While You Wait5:471 credit or ad
System & Service Initialization7 lessons
- Understanding the Boot Process3:391 credit or ad
- Troubleshooting GRUB5:121 credit or ad
- Loading Kernels & Modules2:401 credit or ad
- Running the First Process & inittab6:191 credit or ad
- More on /etc/inittab5:271 credit or ad
- Controlling how Services Start4:371 credit or ad
- Shutdown & Reboot3:221 credit or ad
Configuring Kernel Services & Modules4 lessons
Managing Filesystems6 lessons
Configuring Network Devices6 lessons
- Detecting Network Devices4:181 credit or ad
- Working with Network Status Commands4:131 credit or ad
- Running Network Configuration Commands5:401 credit or ad
- Deciphering Network Configuration Files Pt.16:181 credit or ad
- Deciphering Network Configuration Files Pt.24:121 credit or ad
- Network Client Tools (DHCP/route/DNS)4:291 credit or ad
Package Management & Kickstart5 lessons
User Administration11 lessons
- Creating New Users3:351 credit or ad
- Managing Password Aging4:141 credit or ad
- Using Login Shells3:021 credit or ad
- Managing Groups2:421 credit or ad
- Configuring a Special Group5:441 credit or ad
- Running sudo & su5:301 credit or ad
- Understanding Network User Databases3:541 credit or ad
- Managing File Permissions5:261 credit or ad
- Managing File Ownership2:471 credit or ad
- Understanding Access Control Lists5:481 credit or ad
- Troubleshooting Security Enhanced Linux6:221 credit or ad
Printing & Administration Tools5 lessons
The X Window System5 lessons
Advanced Filesystem Management5 lessons
Troubleshooting5 lessons
Troubleshooting & System Maintenance7 lessons
- Boot Systems Into Different Runlevels3:311 credit or ad
- Solve Network Configuration Problems4:121 credit or ad
- Work Through Hostname Resolution Problems1:581 credit or ad
- Set up the X Window3:581 credit or ad
- Configure a Desktop Environment2:101 credit or ad
- Add New Partitions/Filesystems & Swap2:331 credit or ad
- Troubleshooting at the Command Line2:351 credit or ad
Installation & Configuration15 lessons
- Install over a Network2:241 credit or ad
- Set up your own Partitions2:281 credit or ad
- Install & Configure Printers2:431 credit or ad
- Schedule Tasks Using cron & at2:591 credit or ad
- Connect to a Network Directory Service2:291 credit or ad
- Work with the Automounter3:071 credit or ad
- Users/Groups/Quotas & File Access Control Lists2:451 credit or ad
- Configuring Permissions for Collaboration2:321 credit or ad
- Install & Update RPMs3:011 credit or ad
- Properly Update the Kernel Package2:431 credit or ad
- Remote Repositories Using yum or pup3:461 credit or ad
- Modify the System Bootloader2:511 credit or ad
- Implement Software RAID1:521 credit or ad
- Managing Kernel Run-time Parameters2:031 credit or ad
- Scripting to Automate System Maintenance2:151 credit or ad