Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Complete Exam Prep

Comprehensive RHCE (EX294) Certification Prep. Master Red Hat System Administration, Automation & Ansible for RHEL 9.

What you'll learn
- Prepare confidently for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 certification exam
- Automate system administration tasks using Ansible and write effective playbooks
- Configure and manage advanced Linux storage including LVM RAID iSCSI and multipathing
- Implement and troubleshoot network setups with VLANs bridging bonding and NAT
- Secure Linux systems with SELinux firewalld SSH hardening and Kerberos authentication
- Manage services system boot and resource limits using systemd and ulimit
- Troubleshoot system issues using rescue mode fsck journaling strace and lsof
- Deploy and configure web mail and proxy servers with Apache Nginx and Postfix
- Use KVM and Podman to manage virtual machines and containers with persistent storage
- Automate backups and service monitoring with cron rsync and shell scripting

Requirements
- Enthusiasm and determination to make your mark on the world!

Description
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What is RHCE and Why Does It Matter?

TheRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)is one of the most respected and in-demand certifications for Linux professionals. Issued by Red Hat, a global leader in enterprise open-source solutions, the RHCE certification (EX294) validates your ability to automate Linux system administration tasks using Ansible, manage complex infrastructure, and implement enterprise-grade solutions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL 9).

As organizations increasingly rely onLinux-based serversandDevOps automation, RHCE-certified professionals stand out for their deep technical expertise and readiness to handle real-world challenges.

What Technologies and Features Does RHCE Cover?

The RHCE (EX294) focuses heavily onautomation and system administrationin modern IT environments. Key technology areas include:

Ansible Automation: Writing, managing, and deploying playbooks for consistent system configuration

Advanced Linux Administration: Managing services, processes, storage, security, and networking

Systemd & Boot Management: Creating custom unit files, troubleshooting boot issues, configuring services

SELinux and Firewall Management: Securing systems at the OS level

Network Configuration: Bridging, bonding, VLANs, routing, and port forwarding

Storage Management: LVM, RAID, iSCSI, multipathing, and persistent naming

Containers and Virtualization: Managing KVM virtual machines and Podman containers

Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Using tools like journalctl, strace, lsof, and performance benchmarks

Prepare to become aRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)by mastering advanced Linux system administration and automation withAnsible, as required for theEX294exam onRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9. This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring RHCE candidates, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals looking to gain deep expertise in Red Hat environments.

Through practical, real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, you'll gain the skills needed to manage enterprise-level Linux systems, automate workflows using Ansible, and troubleshoot complex issues with confidence.

What this course covers:

Advanced Linux file systems, storage, RAID, LVM, and multipathing

Network configuration including bonding, VLANs, NAT, and port forwarding

Automation with Ansible: inventory, playbooks, modules, roles, and tasks

Service and system management with systemd and custom unit files

Security hardening with SELinux, firewalld, Kerberos, and SSH

Troubleshooting with journaling, rescue mode, strace, lsof, and performance tools

Web and mail server configuration using Apache, Nginx, and Postfix

Managing virtual machines with KVM and containers with Podman

Backup strategies using rsync, tar, cron jobs, and disaster recovery scripts

Full coverage of RHCE EX294 exam objectives with exam-focused training

Whether you're preparing for the RHCE EX294 certification or simply want to advance your Linux skills in a Red Hat environment, this course offers everything you need to succeed.

Why Learn RHCE Skills?

Career Growth: RHCE-certified professionals are highly valued in system administration, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps roles

Job Opportunities: Opens doors to roles such as Linux Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), and Cloud Architect

Enterprise Relevance: Equips you with skills directly applicable in real-world Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments

Real-World Mastery: Develop hands-on expertise in managing, securing, automating, and troubleshooting Linux systems

Ansible Proficiency: Gain deep understanding of automation with Ansible, one of the most widely used tools in enterprise IT

Certification Advantage: Strengthen your resume and stand out in technical interviews with a recognized industry certification

Future-Ready Skills: Prepare for hybrid cloud, automation, and infrastructure-as-code trends driving modern IT operations

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Complete Exam Preparation - Course Curriculum

Section 1: Advanced System Administration

Lecture 1: Advanced File Systems (XFS, ext4, and journaling)

Lecture 2: Managing Persistent Storage (iSCSI Targets and Initiators)

Lecture 3: Data Integrity with fsck and Journaling Systems

Lecture 4: Kernel Parameters Tuning and Optimization

Lecture 5: Configuring Sysctl for System Behavior

Lecture 6: Advanced Log Management with rsyslog and journald

Lecture 7: System Resource Limits with ulimit

Lecture 8: Advanced Boot Troubleshooting with Rescue Mode

Lecture 9: Managing Services with systemctl Targets and Dependencies

Lecture 10: Power Management in Linux (ACPI Configuration)

Section 2: Networking and Security

Lecture 11: Advanced Network Configuration (Bridging and Bonding)

Lecture 12: Routing Table Management in Linux

Lecture 13: VLAN Configuration and Management

Lecture 14: Network Port Forwarding and NAT with iptables

Lecture 15: Advanced SELinux Policies and Custom Modules

Lecture 16: Secure Shell Key Management and Hardening

Lecture 17: Configuring Kerberos Authentication

Lecture 18: Configuring a Caching-Only DNS Server

Lecture 19: Firewall Management Using firewalld Advanced Features

Lecture 20: Advanced TCP/IP Troubleshooting with tcpdump and iproute2

Section 3: Automation and Scripting

Lecture 21: Advanced Bash Scripts for System Administration

Lecture 22: Using Ansible for Configuration Management

Lecture 23: Automating Backups with Bash and Cron Jobs

Lecture 24: Automating Service Recovery with Systemd

Lecture 25: Creating Custom Systemd Units and Timers

Section 4: Advanced Storage Management

Lecture 26: Advanced LVM Management (Snapshots, Thin Provisioning)

Lecture 27: Configuring and Managing RAID Levels (0, 1, 5, 10)

Lecture 28: Persistent Naming for Storage Devices

Lecture 29: Understanding and Configuring Multipathing

Lecture 30: Advanced Backup Solutions with rsync and tar

Section 5: Web and Mail Servers

Lecture 31: Configuring Apache with Virtual Hosts and HTTPS

Lecture 32: Load Balancing with HAProxy and Nginx

Lecture 33: Configuring Postfix for Mail Relaying

Lecture 34: Monitoring Web Server Performance

Lecture 35: Understanding Mail Queue Management in Postfix

Section 6: Virtualization and Containers

Lecture 36: Managing Virtual Machines with KVM and libvirt

Lecture 37: Introduction to Containers with Podman

Lecture 38: Advanced Container Networking

Lecture 39: Persistent Storage in Containers

Lecture 40: Troubleshooting Virtual Machines and Containers

Section 7: Advanced Topics

Lecture 41: Kernel Module Management and Customization

Lecture 42: Linux Performance Tuning and Benchmarking Tools

Lecture 43: Creating Custom Scripts for Disaster Recovery

Lecture 44: Configuring and Managing NTP and Chrony

Lecture 45: Advanced File Sharing with Samba and NFS

Lecture 46: Understanding and Managing Linux Namespaces

Lecture 47: Configuring High Availability (HA) Clusters

Lecture 48: Using strace and lsof for System Diagnostics

Lecture 49: Advanced regex for log parsing and file searching

Lecture 50: Configuring Proxy Servers for Network Optimization

Who this course is for:
- Linux system administrators preparing for the RHCE (EX294) certification exam
- Red Hat Certified System Administrators (RHCSA) looking to level up to RHCE
- IT professionals working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) in enterprise environments
- DevOps engineers and automation specialists interested in Ansible and infrastructure automation
- Network and system engineers aiming to solidify their Linux administration and automation skills
- Technical support and operations engineers looking to gain hands-on knowledge of advanced Linux topics
- Students or job seekers aspiring to enter Linux system administration roles with Red Hat certification
- Anyone wanting a comprehensive, real-world-focused course to master advanced RHEL system and network administration topics
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