To ensure a successful learning experience in the Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294) – RHEL 9 course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic Linux Command Line Skills: Familiarity with the Linux command line, including the ability to execute and understand simple commands and navigate the file system.
• Fundamental Linux System Administration: Knowledge of basic system administration tasks, such as managing users and groups, creating and editing files, and configuring system services.
• Understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): Experience with or knowledge of the installation and configuration of RHEL or a similar Linux distribution.
• Exposure to Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) level concepts: While not mandatory, having the RHCSA certification or equivalent knowledge will be highly beneficial.
• Basic Networking Knowledge: An understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, Internet routing, and basic firewall concepts.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that participants are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to comprehend the course material and engage with the hands-on labs effectively. If you have any concerns about meeting these requirements, Koenig Solutions offers a variety of foundational courses to help you prepare for the RH294 course.

Target Audience for Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294) – RHEL 9

The Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294) course is designed for IT professionals seeking to master Ansible automation in RHEL 9.

• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Automation Engineers
• Systems Design Engineers
• Cloud Administrators
• Infrastructure Automation Professionals
• Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCEs) looking to update their skills
• Software Developers with a focus on automation and deployment
• IT professionals working with containerization and orchestration
• Network Administrators aiming to automate network tasks
• Security Engineers interested in automating security compliance
• Technical Lead Managers overseeing infrastructure automation initiatives
• Quality Assurance Engineers automating test and deployment processes

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294) – RHEL 9?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts

The Red Hat System Administration III: Linux Automation (RH294) – RHEL 9 course is designed to equip students with the skills to automate system administration tasks using Ansible and to streamline IT operations.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand fundamental Ansible concepts and complete the installation of Red Hat Ansible Engine.
• Configure Ansible to manage nodes effectively and execute ad hoc commands for immediate automation tasks.
• Develop simple Ansible Playbooks to automate tasks across multiple managed hosts, enhancing scalability and reliability.
• Utilize variables and facts within playbooks to create dynamic and flexible automation scripts that adapt to different environments.
• Implement task control within playbooks to manage execution flow, handle errors, and trigger condition-based actions.
• Deploy and manage files on managed hosts, ensuring consistent and accurate file states across your infrastructure.
• Organize and optimize playbooks for complex projects, improving efficiency and readability of automation scripts.
• Simplify the development and maintenance of playbooks by creating and using reusable Ansible roles.
• Troubleshoot common issues in Ansible playbooks and managed hosts, developing skills to quickly resolve automation challenges.
• Automate routine Linux administration tasks, freeing up time for more strategic work and reducing the potential for human error.