Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, the new edition of this bestselling study guide covers the updated Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) exams.

RHCSA/RHCE Red Hat Linux Certification Study Guide, 7th Edition is fully revised to cover the recently released Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and the corresponding RHCSA and RHCE certification exams. This new edition provides complete coverage of all official exam objectives for the new exams.

An integrated study system based on proven pedagogy, this revised bestseller features special elements that reinforce and teach practical skills while preparing candidates for the exam. Each chapter includes step-by-step exercises, Exam Watch and On-the-Job sidebars, Two-Minute Drills, end-of-chapter self tests, and hands-on lab questions. Electronic content includes four complete lab-based practice exams to ensure you’re ready to sit for the live exams.

• Complete coverage of all exam objectives and performance-based requirements related to the exams, including difficult lab-based scenarios
• Electronic content includes four complete lab-based practice exams, two for RHCSA and two for RHCE
• A proven study system for RHCSA and RHCE candidates

Chapter 1: Prepare for Red Hat Hands-on Certifications
Chapter 2: Virtual Machines and Automated Installations
Chapter 3: Fundamental Command Line Skills
Chapter 4: RHCSA-Level Security Options
Chapter 5: The Boot Process
Chapter 6: Linux Filesystem Administration
Chapter 7: Package Management
Chapter 8: User Administration
Chapter 9: RHCSA-Level System Administration Tasks
Chapter 10: A Security Primer
Chapter 11: System Services and SELinux
Chapter 12: RHCE-Level Administrative Tasks
Chapter 13: Electronic Mail Servers
Chapter 14: The Apache Web Server
Chapter 15: The Samba File Server
Chapter 16: More File-Sharing Services
Chapter 17: Simple MariaDB Configuration
Appendix A: Prepare a System for the Sample Exams
Appendix B: RHCSA Exam 1
Appendix C: RHCSA Exam 2
Appendix D: RHCE Exam 1
Appendix E: RHCE Exam 2
Appendix F: About the CD
Index