Red Hat Rhcsa 10 Study Companion: Getting Ready for the Ex200 Exam - Markelov, Andrey

This book is the ultimate study companion for Red Hat's RHCSA certification, aligning with the upcoming release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10 in 2025.

As the foundational certification for Enterprise Linux administrators, the RHCSA exam validates essential system administration skills. This book is designed to sit along aside official documentation and study guides and covers all exam topics. Its primary objective is to help readers pass the practical exam by emphasizing real-world system administration tasks through a hands-on, task-based approach. Additionally, all examples and lab exercises will be accessible via GitHub for further practice.

The book is structured into eleven chapters, each addressing critical exam objectives, including system operations, networking, security, storage, and automation. Early chapters introduce fundamental Linux tools, shell scripting, and system management, while later sections cover advanced topics such as user and group administration, SELinux security, and container management. Each chapter contains practical exercises and review questions to reinforce learning. Key topics include configuring local and network storage, managing file permissions, scheduling tasks, securing SSH authentication, and deploying services within containers.

With a focus on practical skills, the book ensures readers gain hands-on experience with tasks such as system boot troubleshooting, process management, and configuring network firewalls. The annex provides answers to all review questions, offering a valuable self-assessment resource. Whether you are new to Linux administration or seeking certification to advance your career, this book serves as a comprehensive and structured study guide to mastering RHCSA 10.

What You'll Learn:

Master the process of RHEL installation, partitioning, and network configuration.

Study logical volume management (LVM), disk partitioning, and mounting file systems, ensuring you can handle storage challenges with confidence.

LearnFirewall configuration with firewalld, SELinux management, and basic security hardening techniques are crucial in today's threat landscape

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