
What This Course Is — and What It Isn't
Before we begin, I'd like to set a few expectations so you can get the most value from this course.
This course is NOT a complete Linux or RHCSA training course that teaches every concept from the ground up. Instead, it is an exam-focused practice course designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of Linux and want realistic, hands-on practice to become RHCSA exam-ready.
Please note that this course consists of just the Exams Questions & Video Solutions & doesn't include the Timed Exams, as both formats are incompatible in one course. I highly recommend getting the Practice Exams as well, for a Full Learning Experience.
To get the most out of this course, you should be comfortable with basic Linux commands, navigating the command line, editing text files, and working in a Linux environment. You don't need to know everything—that's exactly what practice is for—but having a foundation will make the experience much more valuable.
If you're completely new to Linux and looking for a course that teaches the fundamentals step by step, I recommend starting with a dedicated Linux or RHCSA training course first. Once you've built that foundation, this course will help you put your knowledge into practice and prepare for the real exam.
That said, if you're just beginning your RHCSA journey, this course can still be an excellent companion to your studies. In fact, I often encourage students to start practicing earlier than they think they should. Attempting realistic exam tasks alongside your learning helps you understand what the exam actually expects, identify areas that need more attention, and see how the concepts you're learning are applied in real-world exam scenarios.
My advice is simple: don't wait until you've finished studying to start practicing. Learn, practice, identify your weak areas, improve them, and repeat the process. By the time exam day arrives, you'll have built not only the knowledge, but also the confidence needed to succeed.
Now that we've set those expectations, let's get started.
Network Configuration
On Node1, you are logged into a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system.
Determine the system’s current local network configuration, then configure the default network interface ensXXX to meet the following requirements:
Configure a static IPv4 address using:
An IP address within the same network as the current configuration, with a host ID of 50
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway within the same network, with a host ID of 1
Configure the system to use the following DNS settings:
DNS server: 8.8.8.8
DNS search domain: example.local
Set the system hostname to:
rhel-node1.example.com
Ensure the network configuration is persistent across reboots and active immediately
Configure DNF/RPM/YUM Repository Access
On Node1, configure repository access using the repositories located at:
https://repo.example.com/rhel9_10/BaseOS
https://repo.example.com/rhel9_10/AppStream
Ensure the repositories are enabled, persist across reboots, and can be used to install packages.
Configuring and Securing an Apache HTTP Service
On Node1, configure the Apache HTTP Server to meet the following requirements:
The Apache web service must be installed, enabled, and running.
The web server must listen on TCP port 85.
The service must be accessible from both the local system and external hosts.
When curled or accessed via a web browser, the server must display the following message:
Welcome to the Apache Web Server!
After achieving a perfect score of 300/300 on the RHCSA exam, I created my RHCSA Practice Exams course to give students realistic, exam-focused practice. One of the most common requests I received afterwards was for complete video walkthroughs that demonstrate not only the solutions, but also the reasoning, troubleshooting process, and exam techniques behind every task. This course is the result. It is designed as the perfect companion to my RHCSA 9 & 10 FULL PRACTICE EXAMS BY A PERFECT SCORER 300/300 course. While the practice exams provide realistic exam tasks and detailed written solutions, this companion course brings those solutions to life through fully explained video demonstrations, giving you deeper insight into the thought process behind every command and configuration.
Rather than simply presenting the commands to type, I solve each practice exam task live, explaining every step as I go. You'll learn how to approach unfamiliar situations, interpret error messages, verify your work, and make effective use of the Linux tools available during the exam, such as man pages, --help, existing configuration files, and built-in system examples. These practical skills reduce unnecessary memorization and help you think like a Linux system administrator.
Throughout the course, I also share the strategies that helped me achieve a perfect score, including efficient troubleshooting techniques, methods for verifying configurations quickly, and practical approaches to completing tasks confidently within the exam time limit.
To get the most from this course, I strongly recommend attempting each practice exam on your own before watching its corresponding walkthrough. Even if you get stuck, the learning process is significantly more effective when you first attempt the task independently and then compare your approach with the solution.
The walkthroughs follow the same exam-by-exam structure as the practice exams, making it easy to study both courses together. Each video focuses on practical execution, verification, troubleshooting, and exam strategy rather than simply reproducing written solutions.
Where the RHCSA 9 and RHCSA 10 objectives differ, separate walkthroughs are clearly identified so that you can focus only on the material relevant to your exam version. Shared objectives are explained once to avoid unnecessary duplication while ensuring both certification paths are fully supported.
Whether your goal is simply to pass or to achieve the highest score possible, this course is designed to help you build confidence, reinforce your understanding through repetition, and develop the practical mindset expected of a successful Red Hat Certified System Administrator.
Disclaimer: RHCSA is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. This course is unofficial and independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Red Hat.
All objectives covered are addressed strictly within scope, deliberately avoiding unnecessary complexity or advanced scenarios beyond exam requirements, to provide a clear, practical, and learner-friendly preparation experience designed to maximize exam performance and scores:
Common Objectives (RHCSA RHEL 9 & 10)
Understand and use essential tools
Access a shell prompt and issue commands with correct syntax
Use input-output redirection (>, >>, |, 2>, etc.)
Use grep and regular expressions to analyze text
Access remote systems using SSH
Log in and switch users in multiuser targets
Archive, compress, unpack, and uncompress files using tar, gzip, and bzip2
Create and edit text files
Create, delete, copy, and move files and directories
Create hard and soft links
List, set, and change standard ugo / rwx permissions
Locate, read, and use system documentation including man, info, and files in / usr / share / doc
Create simple shell scripts
Conditionally execute code (use of: if, test, [], etc.)
Use Looping constructs (for, etc.) to process file, command line input
Process script inputs ($1, $2, etc.)
Processing output of shell commands within a script
Operate running systems
Boot, reboot, and shut down a system normally
Boot systems into different targets manually
Interrupt the boot process in order to gain access to a system
Identify CPU / memory intensive processes and kill processes
Adjust process scheduling
Manage tuning profiles
Locate and interpret system log files and journals
Preserve system journals
Start, stop, and check the status of network services
Securely transfer files between systems
Configure local storage
List, create, delete partitions on GPT disks
Create and remove physical volumes
Assign physical volumes to volume groups
Create and delete logical volumes
Configure systems to mount file systems at boot by universally unique ID (UUID) or label
Add new partitions and logical volumes, and swap to a system non-destructively
Create and configure file systems
Create, mount, unmount, and use VFAT, ext4, and xfs file systems
Mount and unmount network file systems using NFS
Configure autofs
Extend existing logical volumes
Diagnose and correct file permission problems
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems
Schedule tasks using at and cron
Start and stop services and configure services to start automatically at boot
Configure systems to boot into a specific target automatically
Configure time service clients
Install and update software packages from Red Hat Content Delivery Network, a remote repository, or from the local file system
Modify the system bootloader
Manage basic networking
Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
Configure hostname resolution
Configure network services to start automatically at boot
Restrict network access using firewalld and firewall-cmd
Manage users and groups
Create, delete, and modify local user accounts
Change passwords and adjust password aging for local user accounts
Create, delete, and modify local groups and group memberships
Configure privileged access
Manage security
Configure firewall settings using firewall-cmd / firewalld
Manage default file permissions
Configure key-based authentication for SSH
Set enforcing and permissive modes for SELinux
List and identify SELinux file and process context
Restore default file contexts
Manage SELinux port labels
Use boolean settings to modify system SELinux settings
RHCSA RHEL 9 ONLY
Manage containers
Find and retrieve container images from a remote registry
Inspect container images
Perform container management using commands such as podman and skopeo
Perform basic container management such as running, starting, stopping, and listing running containers
Run a service inside a container
Configure a container to start automatically as a systemd service
Attach persistent storage to a container
RHCSA RHEL 10 ONLY
Manage software
Configure access to RPM repositories
Install and remove RPM software packages
Configure access to Flatpak repositories
Install and remove Flatpak software packages
Deploy, configure, and maintain systems
Schedule tasks using at, cron and systemd timer units
Passing the RHCSA doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — and achieving a top score is far more attainable than it may seem, with the right preparation. Through this course, you’ll build the clarity, practical skill, and confidence needed to approach the exam with precision and composure.
Whether you're preparing for RHCSA on RHEL 9 or RHEL 10, you’re fully covered.
Enroll today and let’s begin sharpening your path to success!