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Rocky Linux Practical Course - Linux Administration
Master the Essentials of Rocky Linux: Installation, Configuration, Security, and System Administration
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Install Rocky Linux using the minimal ISO inside a virtual machine for a clean, production-style practice environment
- Configure network settings on Rocky Linux including static IP addressing, DNS, and hostname configuration
- Navigate the Linux command line confidently and use essential commands for everyday server administration tasks
- Create and manage user accounts and groups, configure sudo access, and apply the principle of least privilege
- Monitor disk space, memory, and CPU usage using built-in Rocky Linux tools to maintain system health and performance
- Manage files and directories efficiently using Linux commands including copying, moving, searching, and archiving
- Set and manage file and folder permissions to secure system resources and control access across the server
- Edit configuration files confidently using VI and Vim, the text editors available on every Linux system
- Install, update, and remove software packages using the DNF package manager used across the Red Hat ecosystem
- Setup and secure SSH access for remote management
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Course content
11 sections • 61 lectures • 3h 32m total length
Requirements
- A general awareness of IT systems and technology is recommended to get the most out of this course
- A computer capable of running virtualisation software to follow along with the hands-on installation and lab exercises
- A willingness to work with the Linux command line and engage with the practical, hands-on exercises throughout
Description
The Rocky Linux Practical Course is a hands-on course covering the essential skills of Linux system administration using Rocky Linux, a free, enterprise-grade distribution that is binary-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and widely deployed across businesses, cloud platforms, and data centres worldwide.
Hands-on exercises are completed inside a virtualised lab environment throughout, covering network configuration, user account management, system resource monitoring, and the Linux command line from the ground up.
Further topics include file management using Linux commands, file and folder permissions using chmod and chown, configuration file editing using VI and Vim, and package management using the DNF package manager. SSH security configuration and hardening is covered in practical detail, alongside creating secure user roles that reflect the principle of least privilege. Security best practices are woven throughout every section rather than addressed as a standalone topic.
The skills and techniques covered in this course are relevant across the entire Red Hat ecosystem, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AlmaLinux, Fedora, and CentOS Stream, making it a practical foundation for anyone working in or moving towards enterprise Linux environments.
The course is designed for complete beginners to Linux, IT support and helpdesk professionals wanting to deepen their Linux knowledge, career changers moving into system administration or DevOps, certification candidates preparing for RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-1, and developers and DevOps practitioners wanting a better operational understanding of their server environments.
Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.
Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for adding to a résumé or LinkedIn profile.
Who this course is for:
- IT support and helpdesk professionals who want to move into Linux server administration with a structured foundation
- Career changers moving into system administration or DevOps who need enterprise Linux skills from the ground up
- Certification candidates preparing for RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-1 who want real hands-on lab experience
- Developers and DevOps practitioners who deploy on Rocky Linux and want a deeper understanding of their environments
- Windows administrators who want to expand into Linux and need a beginner-friendly but professionally relevant course
- Students studying IT or computer science who want practical Linux server skills beyond what their coursework provides
- Small business owners and IT generalists who manage Rocky Linux servers and want to do it more professionally
- IT professionals preparing for cloud or infrastructure roles where Red Hat ecosystem knowledge is expected and valued