Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) is the second part of the RHCSA training track for IT professionals who have already attended RH124: Red Hat System Administration I. The course goes deeper into core Linux system administration skills in the installation and deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, storage configuration and management, management of security features such as SELinux, control of recurring system tasks, management of the boot process and troubleshooting, basic system tuning, and command-line automation and productivity.
Experienced Linux administrators looking for rapid preparation for the RHCSA certification should instead start with RHCSA Rapid Track (RH199).
This course is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0.
About the labs
Labs are performed in Red Hat's Online Learning Environment.
Following course completion, lab access will remain available for up to 45 days.
Key takeawaysAfter completing this course, participants will be able to manage, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux systems with confidence.
Prerequisites
Target audience
This section covers configuration and troubleshooting of advanced networking features, including routing, bridging, and network service daemons.
Participants learn how to configure and manage the Linux firewall (firewalld), SELinux policies, and other security controls to harden systems against threats.
This section focuses on advanced storage tasks, including managing LVM, file system resizing, quotas, and mounting network shares.
Participants are introduced to Ansible for configuration management and automation. Topics include creating playbooks, modules, and automation workflows.
This part of the course teaches advanced shell scripting techniques to automate common administrative tasks and streamline system operations.
Participants learn how to monitor system performance using tools like top, vmstat, iostat, and analyze logs for performance tuning.
This section covers Red Hat subscription management, yum/dnf package maintenance, updates, and managing system services in production.
This course, together with RH124: Red Hat System Administration I will help you prepare for EX200: Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) exam
Do I need to complete RH124 before attending?
Yes. RH124 (Red Hat System Administration I) is a prerequisite, as RH134 builds on its fundamental skills.
Is this course hands-on?
Yes. The course includes extensive practical exercises and real-world Linux administration scenarios.
How long does the course last?
The course is typically delivered over five days as instructor-led training.
Does this course prepare for a Red Hat certification?
This course supports preparation for the RHCE exam (EX294), though additional practice and study are recommended.
Will I learn automation in this course?
Yes. The course includes modules on automation using Ansible and shell scripting.
Is prior Ansible knowledge required?
No. Basic familiarity with Linux is sufficient, and Ansible fundamentals are introduced in the course.
