Course Description
Red Hat Linux Networking and Security Administration (RH253) arms students with in-depth knowledge needed for the most essential Red Hat Enterprise Linux network services and access control mechanisms. This course covers core system administration and knowledge to use Linux as part of more complex services infrastructure. At the end of the course, participants will be able to set up a Red Hat Enterprise Linux server and configure its network services and security.
Through the lectures and hands-on labs, this course exposes students to the competencies tested by the Red Hat
Certified Engineer (RHCE) exam.
Audience
Linux system administrators who install, configure, and/or maintain networked services such as DNS, DHCP,
NFS, and Apache
Linux system administrators who want to harden the security of their machines or networked services as well as handle additional security issues
Prerequisites:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration (RH133), Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) certification holder, or equivalent experience
LAN/WAN fundamentals
Internetworking with TCP/IP
Before enrolling this course, it is recommend that students check their experience level by taking a free online pre-assessment questionnaire.
Certification Tracks:
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
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Course Outline
The following is an outline of the skills and knowledge represented in the training elements of the Red Hat Linux
Networking and Security Administration (RH253) course.
Note: Technical content subject to change without notice. Significant changes in course content will generally be available in posted outlines at least two months prior to being implemented in scheduled courses, to allow enrolled students adequate prep time. Reload this page regularly to insure up-to-date information.
Identify how concepts and well formed policy map to configuration and accountability in networking and security administration.
Implement secure access to system and network services using host-based access, SELinux, and system services management.
Secure data using fundamental encryption protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, and Digital Certificates.
Configure and utilize encrypted remote system administration tools.
Secure access to systems and services using the NetFilter kernel-level firewall.
Understand and implement organized networked systems using the DNS and DHCP services.
Configure, control and secure access to FTP, NFS, and SMB/CIFS (Samba).
Configure, implement and secure access to the Apache Web Server and Squid Proxy Cache.
Configure, implement and secure access to the Sendmail and Postfix SMTP servers.
Understand account management using Name Switch Service and Pluggable Authentication Modules.
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.