Red Hat Linux Training: Basic to Advanced (100 Hours)
Suitable for: Beginners to Intermediate System Admins, DevOps Aspirants, Cloud Engineers
Versions: RHEL 8 & 9
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Online / Self-paced + Labs
Certification Aligned: RHCSA + RHCE + Real-Time System Admin Skills

Module 1: Introduction & Installation
• Linux History & Architecture
• CLI vs GUI
• RHEL Installation (manual & automated)
• Virtualization tools (VirtualBox, KVM)

Module 2: Filesystem Navigation & File Handling
• File system hierarchy (FHS)
• Important directories: /etc, /var, /home, /proc, /tmp
• File manipulation: cp, mv, rm, touch, cat, vim, nano
• Wildcards, find, locate, grep, cut, sort

Module 3: User and Group Management
• Creating, modifying, deleting users
• /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group
• User password policies
• sudo, sudoers file with visudo
• File permissions, ACLs, SUID/SGID/Sticky bit

Module 4: Package Management
• RPM and YUM/DNF
• Repositories: local and remote
• Installing, removing, updating packages
• Managing package groups

Module 5: File System & Storage Management
• Partitioning: fdisk, parted
• Mounting filesystems: mount, umount
• LVM Concepts: PV, VG, LV
• Filesystem types: ext4, XFS
• File system repair: fsck
• Automounting using /etc/fstab

Module 6: Process & Job Scheduling
• Managing processes: ps, top, htop, kill, nice
• Background and foreground jobs
• cron, crontab, at, systemd timers

Module 7: Networking Basics
• ip, nmcli, hostnamectl
• Setting static IPs
• DNS client configuration
• Testing: ping, netstat, ss, traceroute, curl

Module 8: Logging & Boot Management
• System logs: journalctl, /var/log/*
• systemd & targets
• GRUB2 bootloader
• Rescue mode and emergency mode

Module 9: SELinux & Firewall
• SELinux Modes
• Tools: getenforce, setenforce, semanage, restorecon
• Firewalld zones, services, ports
• firewall-cmd usage

RHCSA Practicals & Mini Project
• Install and configure a Linux server
• Setup users, partitions, and firewall
• Automate backups and periodic jobs
• RHCSA exam simulations

Module 1: Bash Shell Scripting
• Variables, operators
• Conditional statements: if, case
• Loops: for, while, until
• Functions and command substitution
• Automating system tasks

Module 2: Network Services Configuration
• SSH Server configuration (key-based auth, chroot)
• Apache Web Server (httpd) setup
• FTP Server (vsftpd)
• NFS & AutoFS
• Samba (Windows file sharing)
• DNS Server (BIND)
• DHCP server (ISC)

Module 3: Centralized Authentication (Optional)
• Introduction to LDAP/IPA integration
• Configure SSSD and Kerberos client

Module 4: Mail Server (Optional)
• Postfix MTA configuration basics
• Mail logs and troubleshooting

Module 5: NTP, Chrony & Time Sync
• Configure NTP client and server
• Chrony configuration and status

Module 6: Performance & System Monitoring
• Resource monitoring: top, iotop, vmstat, iostat
• Disk usage: df, du
• Troubleshooting tools: strace, lsof, tcpdump

Module 7: System Security & Auditing
• TCP wrappers
• Security auditing using aide
• Configure auditing via auditd

Module 1: Introduction to Ansible
• Ansible architecture and installation
• Inventory files, modules, ad-hoc commands

Module 2: Ansible Playbooks
• YAML syntax, playbook structure
• Variables, facts, conditionals
• Loops and handlers

Module 3: Roles and Automation
• Role directory structure
• Templates with Jinja2
• Automating user, service, and firewall tasks

Module 4: RHCE Exam-Based Playbook Scenarios
• Automate Apache deployment
• Configure NTP, SSH, and services with Ansible
• Advanced tasks (handlers, notify, tags)

Capstone Projects (End-to-End)
Project 1: Setup and Harden a Web Server
• Install Apache + Firewall + SELinux
• Automate user creation and backup with Bash scripts
Project 2: NFS + Samba + FTP Integration
• Multi-user file sharing setup with permissions
Project 3: LVM Automation with Ansible
• Create, mount, and manage LVM volumes via playbooks

Certifications This Training Prepares You For:
• RHCSA (EX200)
• RHCE (EX294)
• Optional: Entry-level Linux+ or LFCS

Categories: Server Provisioning, Networking, Storage, Security, Performance, Disaster

Recovery, Monitoring
A. Server Provisioning & Boot Scenarios
1. Provision 100+ Bare Metal Servers with Kickstart
o Automate RHEL installations using PXE boot and Kickstart.
2. Change Boot Target from GUI to CLI in Production Server
o Recover from high resource usage due to GNOME GUI.
3. Rescue Unbootable Server due to Corrupt /etc/fstab
o Boot using ISO, mount partitions, and fix fstab manually.
4. Extend / Root Partition Live in LVM
o Use LVM tools to resize root volume without downtime.
5. Convert Static IP to DHCP on Multiple Servers via Script
o Push changes using Bash/Ansible and verify connectivity.

B. Network Configuration & Troubleshooting
6. Configure Bonding on Dual NICs for Redundancy
o Implement active-backup mode bonding in a 2-port server.
7. Set Up VLAN Tagged Interfaces for Isolated Traffic
o Configure VLAN interfaces and routing rules per segment.
8. Fix Intermittent Network Drop due to NIC Driver Issues
o Diagnose using dmesg, update driver, blacklist old module.
9. Setup Gatewayless Routing for Multi-NIC Servers
o Assign routes per interface using /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/.

C. Storage & File System Tasks
10. Configure NFS Server with Secure Access for Application Nodes
o Restrict access with IP ranges, root_squash, SELinux.
11. Mount iSCSI Target from SAN and Format Using LVM
o Discover LUNs, format with XFS and integrate into /data.
12.Recover Deleted Files from Unmounted Disk Using extundelete
o Perform safe recovery on ext3/ext4 partitions.
13.Resize Online XFS Partition with Downtime-Free Expansion
o Extend LVM, use xfs_growfs without rebooting.

D. Security & Compliance Tasks
14. Harden SSH Access Across 100+ Servers
o Disable root login, change port, enforce key-based auth.
15. Configure Centralized Logging Using Rsyslog Server
o Aggregate logs to central box for audit compliance.
16.Automate Daily Security Patch Installation via yum-cron
o Enable unattended upgrades and reporting.
17. Configure and Troubleshoot SELinux Blocking Apache Access
o Use audit2allow and semanage fcontext for custom paths.

E. Process & Service-Level Troubleshooting
18. Investigate Sudden Apache Downtime
o Analyze logs, systemctl status, verify port conflict.
19. Diagnose High CPU Load from Zombie Processes
o Identify using ps, top, and kill parent PIDs.
20. Fix Server Freezing due to Memory Leaks in Custom App
o Use free, vmstat, valgrind, and sar to analyze.
21.Restart Hung NFS Mount without Reboot
o Kill stale NFS processes and remount manually.

F. Performance & Monitoring
22. Configure Performance Tuning with tuned Profiles
o Use tuned-adm for virtual/throughput-latency profiles.
23. Implement I/O Monitoring for Disks via iostat and blktrace
o Create reports and alerts for high disk latency.
24. Configure SNMP Monitoring Agent for NOC Dashboards
o Secure SNMPv3 setup with allowed IP ranges.
25. Set Up Email Alerts on Disk Space & Memory Thresholds
o Use cron + mailx + df or shell scripts.

AWS Cloud Administration – Basic to Advanced Training (80–100 Hours)

Mode: Classroom / Online / Self-paced

Format: Theory + Labs + Assignments + Projects

Tools Covered: AWS CLI, IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Route 53, RDS, Backup, Lambda, etc.

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud & AWS (4 Hours)
• Cloud computing concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• AWS global infrastructure: Regions, AZs, Edge locations
• Shared responsibility model
• Pricing models: On-demand, Reserved, Spot

Module 2: Identity & Access Management (IAM) (6 Hours)
• IAM users, groups, and roles
• IAM policies (JSON policy structure)
• MFA setup and best practices
• IAM roles for EC2, Lambda
• Resource access delegation
Assignment:
• Create IAM policy to restrict S3 and EC2 access.
• Assign role to EC2 instance to access S3 bucket.

Module 3: Amazon EC2 & AMIs (12 Hours)
• Launching EC2 instances (Linux & Windows)
• Key pair generation, SSH & RDP
• Security groups and NACLs
• AMI creation and backup
• EC2 Instance Connect, SSM usage
• Instance types (T, M, C series)
Assignment:
• Launch 2-tier app (web & DB) on EC2.
• Backup & restore an EC2 with AMI.

Module 4: Amazon S3 & Storage Services (8 Hours)
• S3 bucket creation and management
• Object lifecycle policies and versioning
• Bucket policies vs IAM policies
• Storage classes (Standard, IA, Glacier)
• Multipart upload, S3 Transfer Acceleration
• EBS vs EFS vs S3 comparison
Assignment:
• Host a static website on S3 with custom domain.
• Configure lifecycle policy to move objects to Glacier.

Module 5: Networking (VPC, Subnets, Route 53) (10 Hours)
• VPC creation and CIDR planning
• Public and private subnets
• Internet Gateway & NAT Gateway
• Elastic IPs and route tables
• Security groups vs NACLs
• DNS with Route 53: A, CNAME, Alias records
Assignment:
• Launch a VPC with 2-tier architecture.
• Configure Route 53 with custom domain and failover policy.

Module 6: Monitoring, Logs & Audit (8 Hours
• AWS CloudWatch (metrics, logs, dashboards, alarms)
• CloudTrail for auditing API activity
• EC2 log monitoring
• Custom metrics and log groups
Assignment:
• Create CPU alarm for EC2.
• Monitor login activities via CloudTrail.

Module 7: Security, Compliance & Backup (6 Hours)
• AWS KMS and encryption at rest/in-transit
• AWS Backup service
• Security Hub, GuardDuty basics
• Inspector, WAF, Shield (overview)
Assignment:
• Enable GuardDuty and investigate alerts.
• Schedule backup jobs using AWS Backup.

Module 8: RDS & Databases (6 Hours)
• RDS instance launch (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Subnet group and parameter group
• Automated backups and snapshots
• Multi-AZ vs Read Replicas
• Amazon Aurora basics
Assignment:
• Deploy and connect to RDS from EC2.
• Restore RDS from snapshot.

Module 9: Automation & Management (10 Hours)
• AWS CLI and SDK intro
• EC2 automation with User Data scripts
• AWS Systems Manager (SSM): Patch Manager, Run Command
• S3 and EC2 automation with Lambda
• CloudFormation intro (infrastructure as code)
Assignment:
• Write CLI script to create EC2 and attach volume.
• Use SSM to patch multiple EC2s.

Module 10: High Availability & Scalability (6 Hours)
• Elastic Load Balancer (ALB, NLB)
• Auto Scaling Groups
• Launch templates and health checks
• Multi-AZ setup for EC2 & RDS
Assignment:
• Create HA web tier with ALB + ASG.
• Configure scaling policy based on CPU.

Module 11: Migration, Cost & Troubleshooting (6 Hours)
• AWS Migration Hub and Application Discovery
• AWS Cost Explorer and budgets
• Trusted Advisor usage
• Billing alarms and optimization strategies
• Troubleshooting EC2, S3, VPC, IAM issues

Capstone Projects (Choose 1 or more)
Project 1: Deploy a Secure 3-Tier Web App on AWS
• EC2 (web), RDS (DB), S3 (static files), ALB, ASG, Route 53
Project 2: Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution
• Use AWS Backup, AMIs, and S3 Glacier for long-term backup
Project 3: Monitoring & Alerting System
• Setup CloudWatch dashboards and alerts for web and DB layers

Training Deliverables
• 100+ Hands-on Labs & Assignments
• 30+ Real-Time Scenarios
• 20+ Troubleshooting Exercises
• Resume Projects + Certification Guidance
• AWS Free Tier Setup Support

Monitoring & First-Level Support:
• Monitor AWS services (EC2, RDS, ALB, etc.) via CloudWatch.
• Basic health checks for servers and applications.
• Respond to support tickets and alerts (CPU, disk, memory).
• Restart instances or services when needed.
Routine Operational Tasks:
• Add/remove IAM users with pre-approved policies.
• Assign EC2 security groups as per standard templates.
• Attach/detach EBS volumes.
• Snapshot EC2 instances on schedule.
Documentation & SOPs:
• Follow SOPs to execute AWS CLI commands or AWS Console tasks.
• Maintain ticket documentation and logs.
• Escalate issues to L2/L3 based on SLA.
Tools Used: AWS Console, AWS CLI, CloudWatch, ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira), Putty/Mobaxterm

Infrastructure Management:
• Design and implement VPC with public/private subnets.
• Configure NAT Gateways, Route Tables, IGWs.
• Automate EC2 provisioning with User Data and Launch Templates.
Security & Access:
• Design and enforce IAM policies for teams.
• Implement and audit MFA, IAM Roles for services (e.g., Lambda, EC2).
• Enforce S3 bucket policies, block public access, configure encryption.
Networking & Troubleshooting:
• Troubleshoot VPC connectivity issues, security group/NACL conflicts.
• Configure VPN/Direct Connect interfaces.
• Resolve DNS/Routing issues with Route 53 and EC2.
Backup & Recovery:
• Implement backup strategies with AWS Backup.
• Automate snapshot rotation for EC2/EBS.
• Restore instances or volumes from snapshots.
Monitoring & Logging:
• Create CloudWatch Alarms and dashboards.
• Setup custom log monitoring with CloudWatch Logs Insights.
• Review CloudTrail logs for unusual activities.
Automation & Scripting:
• Write AWS CLI/Bash/Python scripts for tasks (start/stop EC2, backup
automation).
• Use AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for patching and Run Commands.
Tools Used: AWS CLI, CloudFormation (basic), SSM, Lambda (trigger-based),Bash/Python, Git

Architecture & Design:
• Design scalable, HA cloud architectures with Auto Scaling, Multi-AZ
deployments.
• Create DR strategies using cross-region replication, Route 53 failover.
• Architect 3-tier or microservices-based cloud-native applications.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Design & deploy AWS CloudFormation, Terraform templates.
• Create reusable modules for EC2, VPC, RDS, ALB, etc.
DevOps Integration:
• Work with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, Jenkins).
• Manage container orchestration (ECS, EKS).
• Implement GitOps and ChatOps practices.
Security & Governance:
• Enforce organization-wide guardrails via AWS Organizations and SCPs.
• Integrate AWS Config, Security Hub, and GuardDuty for continuous compliance.
• Manage IAM federation with AD/Azure AD or Okta (SSO).
Cost Optimization & Billing:
• Use AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor for right-sizing.
• Set budgets and alerts.
• Optimize Reserved Instances and Spot usage strategies.
Incident Management & RCA:
• Lead P1 incident resolution and RCA documentation.
• Work closely with AWS Support and escalate SRs.
Tools Used: Terraform, CloudFormation, IAM Federation, Security Hub, Cost Explorer, Config Rules, AWS Well-Architected Tool