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Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is the first course in Red Hat’s core system administration training track, designed for IT professionals without previous Linux experience. This lab-based course provides students with Linux administration skills by focusing on core administration tasks, such as managing files, controlling services, and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.

RH124 provides a foundation for students who plan to become full-time Linux system administrators and is the first step toward earning the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) credential. The journey continues with Red Hat System Administration II (RH134).

This course is based on Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 10.0.

RHLS Course Includes:

  • 365-Day RHLS Subscription - Full year of access starting from your purchase date. Official Red Hat Training Curriculum - Learn directly from Red Hat’s validated, up-to-date course materials.
  • Hands-On Labs (100 Hours per Course) - Build practical, real-world skills through extensive lab time.
  • One Certification Exam + Free Retake - Includes exam readiness resources to help you prepare with confidence.
  • One Virtual, Instructor-Led Class - Attend a live online class through the Red Hat portal (self-enrollment required using your RHID).

You’ll develop real-world Linux administration skills that serve as the foundation for continued Red Hat training and RHCSA certification.

  • Introduce Linux and the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem.
  • Run commands and view shell environments.
  • Manage, organize, and secure files.
  • Manage users, groups, and user security policies.
  • Control and monitor systemd services.
  • Configure remote access by using the web console and SSH.
  • Configure network interfaces and settings.
  • Manage software by using DNF.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training 5 days / 40 hours

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Who should attend Red Hat System Administration I – Red Hat Learning Subscription Course (RH124LS) Course

This course is geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks:

  • Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures
  • Providing operational support
  • Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability
  • Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration

Prerequisites for Red Hat System Administration I – Red Hat Learning Subscription Course (RH124LS) Course

Basic technical user skills with computer applications on some operating systems are expected. Previous experience as a Linux user or with system administration of other operating systems might be beneficial.

Red Hat System Administration I – Red Hat Learning Subscription Course (RH124LS) Course Outline


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FAQs on Red Hat System Administration I – Red Hat Learning Subscription Course (RH124LS)

This course is designed for Windows, network, and Linux system administrators who want to build or strengthen Linux skills, including those responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems, providing operational support, monitoring performance, and automating tasks through scripting.

There are no strict prerequisites, but basic technical user skills with computer applications on any operating system are expected. Prior experience as a Linux user or with administering other operating systems is helpful but not required.

You’ll learn to navigate the Linux command line, manage files and the file-system hierarchy, administer users and groups, control file permissions, manage software with DNF/RPM/Flatpak, monitor processes and systemd services, configure networking, and set up secure remote access via SSH and the web console.

Yes, this course lays the foundation for continued Red Hat training and serves as preparatory groundwork toward earning the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

The 20-part outline covers introducing RHEL, command-line access, local documentation, system registration, AI-assisted help via RHEL Lightspeed, file management, text editing, user/group administration, file permissions, software management (RPM/Flatpak), process and service control, networking configuration, SSH security, and a comprehensive review.