RH358 - Red Hat Services Management and Automation Intermediate
Red Hat Services Management and Automation (RH358) equips Linux system administrators, platform engineers, and IT professionals with skills to deploy, configure, and automate core network services like DNS, DHCP, NFS, SMB, HTTPD, and MariaDB on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Designed for those with RHCSA and basic Ansible experience, it solves the critical pain point of manual, error-prone service management in enterprise environments. With Ansible-related job postings up 245% year-over-year, this course bridges the automation skills gap demanded by modern infrastructure teams.
This course prepares learners for the performance-based Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation (EX358) exam. Through Koenig’s official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, professionals gain hands-on expertise to automate enterprise services at scale, accelerating career advancement into senior system administration and cloud engineering roles with demonstrated earning potential.
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Course Overview
Red Hat Services Management and Automation (RH358) is designed for IT professionals with Linux system administration experience who aim to master the deployment and automation of core network services using Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course prepares learners for the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation (EX358) exam, a performance-based credential validating expertise in configuring and managing essential infrastructure services. Target roles include Linux system administrators, automation engineers, and platform engineers responsible for enterprise environments. With 90% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Red Hat technologies, professionals skilled in automating services like DNS, DHCP, and web servers are in high demand to ensure reliable, scalable IT operations.
The RH358 curriculum covers key technologies including DNS with Unbound and BIND9, DHCP and DHCPv6 for IPv4 and IPv6 address assignment, Apache HTTP Server and Nginx for web services, MariaDB for SQL databases, and file sharing via NFS and SMB protocols. Students gain hands-on experience in a live virtual lab environment based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 and Ansible Automation Platform 2.4. A core component involves building and deploying Ansible playbooks to automate service configurations, ensuring consistency and scalability. One real-world project includes configuring a secure, high-availability web server stack using Nginx with TLS encryption and HAProxy for load balancing, then automating its deployment across multiple nodes using Ansible, demonstrating practical infrastructure-as-code skills.
Earning the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Services Management and Automation credential significantly enhances career prospects, with certified professionals in India earning between ₹12–28 LPA depending on experience and role. This certification is a recognized stepping stone toward the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) designation, the highest-level credential in the Red Hat ecosystem. Koenig Solutions supports success with official Red Hat courseware, expert-led instruction, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring training proceeds as planned. With 1-on-1 training options available, learners receive personalized attention to master complex automation workflows. Graduates emerge ready to lead enterprise automation initiatives, driving efficiency and reliability in modern data centers.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- RHCSA-level skills in Linux system administration are essential for mastering RH358 - Red Hat Services Management and Automation.
- A working knowledge of Ansible, similar to RH294 or equivalent experience, is required to automate service deployment effectively.
- Experience configuring and managing DNS with BIND9 or Unbound is necessary to ensure reliable network resolution.
- Hands-on experience with IPv4 and IPv6 network setup, including DHCP, DHCPv6, and SLAAC, helps in managing modern network infrastructures.
- The ability to configure and manage file-based network storage using NFS and SMB protocols is crucial for seamless data sharing.
- Familiarity with web server setup, such as Apache HTTPD and Nginx, including virtual hosts and TLS encryption, is recommended for secure web services.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of RH358 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the RH358 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Linux Systems Administrator
- Automation Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Network Services Administrator
- Systems Engineer
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