RHCE in Real Time: Advanced Linux System & Automation
Master Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with BinnBash Academy's in-depth, real-time course. Go beyond basic administration to truly understand advanced Linux system management and automation. Cover advanced Ansible, complex networking, web/database/mail/DNS services, advanced security (SELinux), performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Intensive live labs and real-world scenarios prepare you for a demanding career as a Linux System Architect, Senior DevOps Engineer, or Cloud Engineer!
Advance Your Linux Career!Who Should Enroll in this In-Depth RHCE Course?
This course is ideal for experienced Linux administrators and IT professionals aiming to achieve RHCE certification and master advanced system administration and automation skills:
- Experienced Linux System Administrators seeking RHCE certification.
- DevOps Engineers and Cloud Engineers focused on Linux automation.
- IT Architects and Consultants designing Linux-based solutions.
- System Engineers looking to deepen their expertise in Red Hat environments.
- Anyone who has completed RHCSA or has equivalent knowledge and wants to specialize.
RHCE In-Depth Course Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of RHCSA-level concepts (Linux fundamentals, user management, basic networking, storage).
- Intermediate proficiency with Linux command line and shell scripting.
- Basic understanding of network services (e.g., HTTP, DNS).
- A strong commitment to hands-on learning and complex problem-solving.
Key RHCE In-Depth Tools & Concepts Covered
Hands-on mastery of advanced Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, complex automation with Ansible, and critical network services, preparing you for the RHCE exam and senior-level roles.
RHCE In-Depth: Comprehensive Syllabus & Intensive Real-Time Labs
Module 1: Advanced Ansible Automation
- Advanced Ansible Playbooks: Roles, includes, imports, handlers, loops, conditionals.
- Managing Dynamic Inventories.
- Ansible Vault for sensitive data management.
- Custom Modules and Plugins (conceptual).
- Troubleshooting Ansible Playbooks and connections.
- Real-Time Lab: Develop a multi-role Ansible playbook to deploy a complex application stack across multiple servers, including user creation, package installation, and service configuration.
Tools & Concepts:
- Ansible, YAML, Jinja2, SSH.
Expected Outcomes:
- Automate complex infrastructure tasks.
- Manage large-scale deployments with Ansible.
- Secure automation workflows.
Module 2: Advanced Networking & Network Services
- Network Teaming and Bonding for High Availability and Load Balancing.
- Network Bridging for Virtualization and Containers.
- IP Routing Configuration: Static routes, default gateways.
- Packet Filtering with `firewalld` (advanced rich rules, direct rules, IP sets).
- Network Troubleshooting: Advanced `tcpdump`, `wireshark` (basic analysis), `ss`, `netstat`.
- Real-Time Lab: Configure network bonding for redundancy, set up network bridging for KVM virtual machines, and implement complex `firewalld` rules for a multi-tier application.
Tools & Concepts:
- `nmcli`, `ip`, `firewalld`, `tcpdump`, `ss`.
Expected Outcomes:
- Implement advanced network configurations.
- Secure network access effectively.
- Perform in-depth network troubleshooting.
Module 3: Storage Management & File Sharing
- Advanced LVM: RAID levels with LVM, thin provisioning, volume group management.
- NFS Server and Client: Advanced options, security considerations, autofs.
- Samba Server: Advanced shares, user/group mapping, domain integration (conceptual).
- iSCSI Target and Initiator: Configuring iSCSI targets (server side) and connecting clients.
- File System Tuning and Quotas: `xfs_quota`, `tune2fs`.
- Real-Time Lab: Implement LVM with RAID1 for data redundancy, configure an NFS server with advanced security, set up a Samba server with multiple shares and user access, and configure an iSCSI target for block storage.
Tools & Concepts:
- `lvm`, `nfs-utils`, `samba`, `targetcli`, `iscsi-initiator-utils`, `xfs_quota`.
Expected Outcomes:
- Master advanced storage solutions.
- Implement robust network file sharing.
- Configure iSCSI for centralized storage.
Module 4: Web Services & Database Services
- Apache HTTPD Configuration: Virtual hosts, SSL/TLS, access control, modules.
- Nginx Configuration: Reverse proxy, load balancing (basic), static content.
- MariaDB/PostgreSQL Installation & Basic Configuration: User management, database creation, backup/restore concepts.
- SELinux for Web and Database Services: Troubleshooting and creating custom policies.
- Real-Time Lab: Deploy a web server (Apache/Nginx) with multiple virtual hosts and SSL, install and configure a MariaDB/PostgreSQL server, and ensure both services are running securely with SELinux.
Tools & Concepts:
- `httpd`, `nginx`, `mariadb-server`/`postgresql-server`, `semanage`, `restorecon`.
Expected Outcomes:
- Deploy and manage web servers.
- Install and configure database servers.
- Secure services with SELinux.
Module 5: Email & DNS Services
- Postfix Mail Server: Basic configuration, relaying, local delivery.
- Dovecot IMAP/POP3 Server: Basic configuration for mail retrieval.
- DNS Server (BIND): Caching-only DNS, authoritative DNS (master/slave zones), forwarders.
- DNS Troubleshooting: `dig`, `nslookup`, `host`.
- SELinux for Mail and DNS Services.
- Real-Time Lab: Configure a Postfix server for sending/receiving local mail, set up Dovecot for mail retrieval, and deploy an authoritative DNS server with master and slave zones.
Tools & Concepts:
- `postfix`, `dovecot`, `bind`, `dig`, `nslookup`, `semanage`.
Expected Outcomes:
- Configure basic mail services.
- Deploy and manage DNS servers.
- Troubleshoot mail and DNS issues.
Module 6: System Security & Performance Tuning
- Advanced SELinux Policy Management: Custom modules, policy analysis with `seinfo`, `sesearch`.
- System Hardening: `aide`, `chkrootkit`, `rkhunter` (conceptual), `sysctl` tuning.
- Performance Monitoring & Tuning: `sar`, `vmstat`, `iostat`, `dstat`, `tuned` profiles, kernel parameters.
- Log Management with `rsyslog` and `journald`: Centralized logging concepts.
- Real-Time Lab: Create and apply a custom SELinux policy for a new service, harden a Linux server using various security tools, and tune system parameters to improve application performance.
Tools & Concepts:
- `seinfo`, `sesearch`, `sysctl`, `sar`, `vmstat`, `iostat`, `dstat`, `tuned`, `rsyslog`.
Expected Outcomes:
- Implement advanced system security.
- Optimize system performance.
- Manage and analyze system logs.
Module 7: Virtualization, Containers & RHCE Exam Prep
- Advanced KVM/libvirt: Network configuration (NAT, bridged), storage pools, snapshot management.
- Advanced Podman/Docker: Multi-stage builds, volumes, container orchestration basics (Podman pods).
- RHCE Exam Strategy & Practice: Time management for complex tasks, multi-server scenarios, troubleshooting under pressure.
- Intensive Mock Exams: Multiple full-length, hands-on simulated RHCE exams.
- Advanced Troubleshooting & System Recovery: Network service failures, boot issues, file system corruption, SELinux denials.
- Real-Time Lab: Build a multi-container application using Podman pods, manage complex KVM virtual machine networks, and perform advanced system recovery and troubleshooting on simulated production systems.
Tools & Concepts:
- `virsh`, `podman`/`docker`, `systemd`, `firewalld`, `semanage`, `debugfs`.
- Intensive Live Project Work, Exam Practice, Advanced Troubleshooting Scenarios.
Expected Outcomes:
- Master virtualization and container management.
- Be fully prepared for the RHCE exam.
- Gain extensive practical experience with real-world advanced Linux administration, leading to resilient, high-performing, and automated systems.
- Prepare for a high-level Linux System Architecture career.
Module 8: Career Readiness & Advanced Topics Overview
- Building a Professional RHCE Portfolio: Documenting complex Ansible playbooks, network designs, service configurations, and troubleshooting logs.
- Interview Preparation for Senior Linux Roles: Deep technical questions, architectural discussions, automation challenges.
- Introduction to Enterprise Linux Ecosystem: Satellite, IdM, OpenShift (conceptual overview).
- Career Guidance: Linux System Architect, Senior DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Engineer, Automation Engineer, Enterprise Linux Consultant, Technical Lead.
- Live Project: Develop a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating your RHCE skills and participate in mock interviews tailored for senior Linux administration and automation roles.
Tools & Concepts:
- Documentation tools, Interview simulators, Industry trends, Red Hat ecosystem tools.
- Intensive Portfolio Building, Mock Interviews, Career Guidance.
Expected Outcomes:
- Build a compelling professional portfolio.
- Be ready for senior-level technical interviews.
- Understand advanced career paths in Linux/DevOps.
- Gain confidence to architect and manage complex Linux environments.
This course provides hands-on, in-depth expertise to make you a proficient and job-ready Red Hat Certified Engineer, with a strong emphasis on advanced system administration, automation, and building a powerful, results-driven portfolio!
RHCE Professional Roles and Responsibilities in Real-Time Scenarios & Live Projects
Gain hands-on experience by working on live projects and simulations, understanding the real-time responsibilities of an RHCE-certified professional in leading tech companies, cloud providers, and enterprise IT departments. Our curriculum aligns with industry demands for highly skilled Linux architects and automation experts.
Linux System Architect
Designs and implements complex Linux-based solutions and infrastructure, as done at Red Hat.
Senior Cloud Engineer
Manages and optimizes Linux systems and automation within large-scale cloud environments like Google Cloud or Azure.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Leads automation efforts, manages complex CI/CD pipelines, and optimizes Linux infrastructure for rapid software delivery, common at Amazon.
Automation Engineer
Specializes in developing and maintaining automation solutions using tools like Ansible for infrastructure and deployments.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Focuses on the reliability, performance, and scalability of production systems, often heavily Linux-based.
Enterprise Linux Consultant
Provides expert guidance to organizations on Red Hat Enterprise Linux adoption, migration, and optimization.
Network & Security Specialist
Designs and implements advanced network configurations and robust security policies on Linux systems.
Technical Lead / Team Lead
Leads technical teams, providing guidance on Linux system administration and automation best practices.
Our Alumni Works Here!
Arjun Singh
Linux System Architect
Sneha Reddy
Senior Cloud Engineer
Vikram Patel
Senior DevOps Engineer
Priya Sharma
Automation Engineer
Rahul Gupta
Site Reliability Engineer
Divya Das
Enterprise Linux Consultant
Karan Kumar
Network & Security Spec.
Anjali Verma
Technical Lead
Akash Joshi
Advanced Linux Admin
Meera Singh
DevOps Specialist
Arjun Singh
Linux System Architect
Sneha Reddy
Senior Cloud Engineer
Vikram Patel
Senior DevOps Engineer
Priya Sharma
Automation Engineer
Rahul Gupta
Site Reliability Engineer
Divya Das
Enterprise Linux Consultant
Karan Kumar
Network & Security Spec.
Anjali Verma
Technical Lead
Akash Joshi
Advanced Linux Admin
Meera Singh
DevOps Specialist
What Our RHCE In-Depth Students Say
"This RHCE course is a game-changer! The advanced Ansible labs and deep dives into network services were exactly what I needed to elevate my skills."
"The real-time scenarios for troubleshooting and performance tuning gave me immense confidence. I can now tackle complex production issues."
"As a DevOps engineer, the advanced Ansible modules and container orchestration with Podman were invaluable. My automation capabilities are now top-notch."
"BinnBash Academy's focus on enterprise-level services like web, database, and mail servers, combined with strong security, is unparalleled. Truly comprehensive."
"The instructors are highly knowledgeable and provide practical insights that go far beyond typical certification prep. Highly recommended for senior roles."
"I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to become an expert in Red Hat Linux administration and automation. It's challenging and rewarding."
"From advanced networking to SELinux policy management, every module was packed with hands-on exercises that solidified my understanding. I feel fully equipped."
"The emphasis on building a professional portfolio with complex Ansible playbooks and network designs was extremely helpful. BinnBash truly supports your career growth."
"The depth of coverage on virtualization and containers, especially in troubleshooting scenarios, made this course stand out. I'm ready for anything."
"The practical approach to learning, combined with deep theoretical understanding and intensive real-time projects, made this course the best investment for my career."
RHCE In-Depth Job Roles After This Course
Linux System Architect
Senior Cloud Engineer
Senior DevOps Engineer
Automation Engineer
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Enterprise Linux Consultant
Network & Security Specialist
Technical Lead / Team Lead