Linux Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE - EX294)
Learn Linux automation with Ansible and build the core skills needed for the Red Hat Certified Engineer EX294 certification.
Created by Imran Afzal
EX294
ANSIBLE
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
EX294 Certification Preparation
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Understand the RHCE EX294 exam format and how to prepare for the certification
Automate everyday repetitive Linux administration tasks using Ansible
Understand how Ansible automation works with Red Hat technologies and Linux systems
Manage systems in a DevOps environment with Ansible playbooks and automation workflows
Write, implement, run, troubleshoot, and manage Ansible playbooks
Simplify playbooks using roles, tags, variables, handlers, conditions, loops, and reusable structure
Configure Apache Web Service, secure SSH, manage files, schedule jobs, automate storage, and control user access
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10 sections · 66 lectures · 7h 38m total length
Description
Linux Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE - EX294) is designed for learners who already have Linux knowledge and want to become Red Hat Certified Engineers by learning automation with Ansible. The RHCE EX294 exam focuses on using Ansible to automate deployment, configuration, and management of Linux systems.
This course teaches Ansible in simple language and helps you understand how to automate repetitive Linux administration tasks. You will learn Ansible concepts, lab design, installation, configuration, YAML syntax, playbooks, inventory, remote client connectivity, file deployment, permissions, services, firewalls, storage, users, passwords, processes, and scheduled jobs.
You will also practice advanced Ansible topics including ad-hoc commands, handlers, conditions, loops, roles, variables, facts, tags, Ansible Vault, encrypted strings, Ansible AWX, Tower, additional commands, documentation, and community resources to support your RHCE and DevOps automation journey.
What topics are covered?
- ✓RHCE EX294 exam information, exam format, practical exam style, and certification preparation guidance
- ✓Ansible background, benefits, key terms, automation workflow, lab design, VirtualBox setup, cloud Linux setup, Ansible installation, and configuration files
- ✓YAML syntax, first playbook, output playbook, multiple task playbook, service installation, inventory host file syntax, SSH keys, and remote client connectivity
- ✓File deployment using Ansible, copy module, file permissions, file status checks, directory creation, file removal, and adding text to files
- ✓Complex plays including Apache setup, firewall ports, shell script execution, cron scheduling, package download from URL, and storage mount automation
- ✓Linux administration automation including user creation, password updates, process management, ad-hoc commands, handlers, conditions, and loops
- ✓Roles, Ansible Galaxy, variables, inventory variables, Ansible Vault, encrypted strings, AWX, Tower, documentation, community help, and additional Ansible commands
Requirements
- ✓A computer with at least 4GB to 8GB of RAM and 60GB of free hard drive space
- ✓Knowledge from Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) and Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) is recommended
- ✓Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) level knowledge is recommended before taking this course
Who this course is for
- ✓Linux administrators preparing for the RHCE EX294 certification exam
- ✓RHCSA-certified learners who want to move to the next Red Hat certification level
- ✓System administrators who want to automate Linux tasks using Ansible
- ✓DevOps learners who want practical Ansible automation experience
- ✓IT professionals who want to build automation skills for Red Hat and enterprise Linux environments
Instructor
Imran AfzalCEO of UTCLI Solutions · Best-selling IT Instructor
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Imran Afzal, CEO of UTCLI Solutions and a best-selling IT instructor, has trained students worldwide in Linux, systems administration, cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, automation, database administration, and career development.
His teaching style focuses on simple explanations, practical learning, and real-world skills that help students prepare for jobs, certifications, and professional growth.
A helpful RHCE course for learning Ansible automation and preparing for EX294 tasks.
The course explains Ansible playbooks, roles, variables, and automation workflows in a clear and practical way.
Good coverage of automation tasks, remote clients, file deployment, services, storage, and Ansible troubleshooting.
Great for Linux administrators who want to move into DevOps automation and Red Hat certification preparation.
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