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Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 Specialization

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 Specialization

Red Hat Certified Engineer Skills With Ansible. Learn Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ansible and prepare for the RHCE certification exam.

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Prepare thoroughly for the RHCE EX294 exam with practical labs and expert guidance.
Master the use of Ansible for automation tasks and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments effectively.
Gain hands-on experience with advanced Ansible solutions, including task control, loops, and handlers.

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Specialization - 4 course series

This specialization provides over 9 hours of expert-led video instruction, designed to give you a solid understanding of RHCE objectives and prepare you for the RHCE exam. Led by renowned instructor Sander van Vugt, the course covers essential topics such as automation tasks using Ansible, managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, and advanced Ansible solutions. Each lesson concludes with a practical lab walkthrough, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-time scenarios. Whether you're a Linux engineer, junior system administrator, or developer, this course is tailored to enhance your proficiency in Ansible and ensure your success in the RHCE exam.

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Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 provides test question drills throughout, focusing on successful strategies for eliminating incorrect answer choices as well as covering many of the technology terminology prerequisites that will be used in those same questions.

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 1

Course 17 hours

What you'll learn

Gain a foundational understanding of Ansible and its product offerings.
Learn to set up and manage an Ansible environment effectively.
Master the creation and execution of playbooks for complex automation tasks.
Develop skills in using variables and Ansible facts to enhance automation scripts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux Commands

Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Category: IT Automation

Category: Scripting

Category: YAML

Category: Package and Software Management

Category: Configuration Management

Category: Ansible

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 2

Course 24 hours

What you'll learn

Master advanced task control techniques for efficient workflow management.
Deploy dynamic configurations using Jinja2 templates.
Utilize Ansible roles and rail system roles for streamlined playbook management.
Develop troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve automation issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Debugging

Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Category: Ansible

Category: Linux Administration

Category: Problem Management

Category: System Configuration

Category: Technical Support and Services

Category: Devops Tools

Category: YAML

Category: Configuration Management

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 3

Course 34 hours

What you'll learn

Automate software management and user account configurations with Ansible.
Master storage management, including partitions, mounts, and logical volumes.
Gain proficiency in network management using Ansible modules.
Develop skills to manage processes and tasks efficiently through automation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ansible

Category: Package and Software Management

Category: Linux Commands

Category: User Accounts

Category: File Systems

Category: YAML

Category: Linux

Category: Configuration Management

Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Category: Data Storage

Category: Network Administration

Category: OS Process Management

Category: Linux Administration

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 4

Course 42 hours

What you'll learn

Gain practical experience with tasks modeled after the RHCE exam.
Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on practice with real-world scenarios.
Enhance your ability to verify and validate solutions with provided sample lab solutions.
Build confidence and readiness for the RHCE certification exam.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ansible

Category: YAML

Category: Configuration Management

Category: Linux Servers

Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Category: Linux Administration

Category: Scenario Testing

Category: IT Automation

Category: Linux

Category: Simulations

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