FUNDAMENTALS OF RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX 
RH066x 

OVERVIEW 
This course will provide you with a basic introduction to Linux® skills using Red Hat® Enterprise
Linux 7. It will show you how a Linux system is organized, and will demonstrate introductory
system administration tasks, which you will be able to practice on your own.

You will be introduced to reasons why Linux and the open source development model are so
important in today's computing environment. Linux systems are used everywhere—the internet,
point-of-sale systems, and the world's stock markets. You’ll find Linux running smart TVs,
in-flight entertainment systems, and most of the top supercomputers in the world.

After completing this course, you will have a solid introduction to working with Linux from the
command line, using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 as a model. In applying these skills, you will be
able to perform fundamental operational tasks, whether your Linux machine is on your desk or
on a remote system across the Internet. 

PREREQUISITES 
No previous Linux administration experience is required. Familiarity with basic system
administration concepts would be helpful.

COURSE OUTLINE
● Chapter 1: Getting Started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
● Chapter 2: Accessing the Command Line
● Chapter 3: Managing Files from the Command Line
● Chapter 4: Creating, Viewing, and Editing Text Files
● Chapter 5: Managing Local Linux Users and Groups
● Chapter 6: Controlling Access to Files with Linux File System Permissions
● Chapter 7: Monitoring and Managing Linux Processes
● Chapter 8: Installing and Updating Software Packages
● Chapter 9: Comprehensive Review

 
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TIME COMMITMENT
The course is designed for self-paced study of around 1-3 hours per week for nine weeks,
including lectures, quizzes, and labs. The course is available until ​June 1, 2018​. The deadline
for changing to a verified certificate is ​May 21, 2018​.

GRADING POLICY
The grading policy for assessments included in this course:

● Quizzes ​- Quizzes are intended to check your knowledge and are not graded.
● Comprehensive review​ - The comprehensive review in Chapter 9 is graded and is worth
100% of the total grade. Questions in the comprehensive review cover material from all
chapters in the course.
● Practices​ - Practices are not graded and contain all information needed to complete the
task, so no solutions are needed.
● Labs​ - Labs are not graded, but give you the opportunity to test your knowledge. You are
encouraged to try to complete the task with the instructions given. If you want to see the
solution, click ​View Solution​.

You must achieve an overall score of 70% to pass the course. You will have two attempts at
each question in the quizzes and comprehensive review. You can check your progress on the
Progress​ page.

Important:​ If you choose to upgrade from an audit learner to a verified learner, any
assessments that you took as an audit learner will be removed from your progress bar. If you're
going to upgrade to a verified learner, it is recommended that you do so before you take any
graded assessments.

GETTING HELP
To get help with content in the course, click the ​Discussion​ tab and post a question. To get
help with a technical problem, visit the ​edX Help Center​.

 
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