Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Course with RHCE Exam (RHUP304)
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Course course is designed for RHCT's and RHCEs with broad Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 or 4 experience. It is intended to bring them up to date on the latest technologies now in the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 5. The course offers the RHCE exam on Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5 on the fourth day.
Skills Gained
The course will teach participants some of the new features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 5, aimed at RHCEs familiar with versions 3 and/or 4 of Enterprise Linux. Although the course will focus on material new from version 4 to version 5, some version 3 to version 5 material is included as well.
In addition, as a service to those considering recertifying under Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 5, items that are newly covered for the RHCE exam under version 5 are also presented.
2 1/2 days intensive fast-track training on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
1/2 day self-paced directed lab
Hands-on labs and exercises
RHCE Exam on day 4
Catered lunch
One workstation per student!
Student materials
Red Hat promotional items!
Who Can Benefit
Red Hat Certified Technicians (RHCTs), Red Hat Certified Engineers, developers, and others who wish to learn about new features in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
Prerequisites
RHCE recommended.RHCT acceptable, although some material will be advanced for holders of this certification.
The RHUP304 course presents interesting new material in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.Therefore, while it focuses on new material at the RHCT level, it includes substantial material at the RHCE level, and even introduces new features at the RHCA and developer curriculum levels.
In addition, customers should have broad experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3 and/or 4.
Special Notice
This course does not present comprehensive subject matter for the RHCE certification; people with RHCTs who need to study or review the RHCE-level material should consider RH253 or RH300.
RHCEs who are primarily seeking re-certification and require further review are also advised to enroll in the RH300 course.
Goal
A Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrator who has been trained on the new features of the version 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The course also offers them the opportunity to recertify under version 5 using the realistic performance-based lab exam.
Code:
RHUP304
Length:
4 days
Type:
Instructor-Led
Certified By:
Red Hat
Tuition:
$2,298
This course is taught by Certified Red Hat instructors. There is a difference. Learn More
This course is in the following categories. Click the categories to find similar courses and topics of interest.
There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below. We can also contact you when the course is scheduled in your area.
Hands-on Lab: Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 5
Unit 3: Package Management Using yum
Using yum
Configuring the yum Client to Connect to an RHN Satellite Server
Creating a yum Repository
Configuring the yum client to Connect to a Private Repository
Hands-on Lab: Using yum
Unit 4: The Kernel: Driver and Device Management
The new Driver Update Model
udev and hal
Device Symbolic Links
The kexec Fastboot Tool (beware!)
Hands-on Lab: Exploring Device Management
Unit 5: New in Filesystem Management
LVM Mirroring
LVM Multipath
Disk Encryption
gnome-mount
Updates to autofs
Hands-on Lab: New in Filesystem Management
Unit 6: New in Networking
NetworkManager
Wireless Improvements
IPV6
IPV6 and Default Service Configuration
Using /sbin/ip
Hands-on Lab: New in Networking
Unit 7: SELinux: Introduction and Overview of Changes
Understanding SELinux
Protected Services
Modularized Policy
Introduction to MLS and MCS
MCS Integration with Client Tools
The semanage Utility
Hands-on Lab: Exploring SELinux
Unit 8: Development Tools Update
SystemTap
The Frysk Technology Preview
Hands-on Lab: SystemTap and Frysk
Unit 9: Introduction to Virtualization
Understanding Virtualizaiton
Virtualization Terminology
How Virtualization Works on Linux
Creating Domain-0
Using Xend
Using xm
Domain Configuration
Virtual Block Devices
Virtual CPUs
Virtual Network Devices
Creating DomainU
Bootstrapping a Domain
pygrub
Monitoring Domains
Accessing a Domain
The Art of Virtualization Security
Taking it Further
Hands-on Lab: Introduction to Virtualization
Unit 10: New RHCE Competencies in Version 5
Hands-on Lab: New RHCE Competencies
Unit 11: Version 3 to Version 5: Self-directed Labs
Note: Red Hat provides self-directed labs to allow participants to further explore topics in this class. Participants are expected to select from among these exercises the ones that are most interesting to them; it is not expected that a half day is sufficient to complete all labs in Units 12 and 13.
Hands-on Lab on topics such as:
LVM
Software RAID
BIND
IMAP and POP
SELinux
Unit 12: Version 4 to Version 5: Self-directed Labs
Installation
yum
Virtualization
Kickstart
autofs
anacron
Device Management
Day 4: RHCE exam
When you take a certified course with ExitCertified, you are learning from
the creators of the products you use. Our commitment to your IT
community, along with our authorization to deliver certified courses,
ensures you receive a premium training experience.
