EX-200.AP1
Red Hat RHCSA 8
Prepare for the RHCSA 8 exam. Master essential tools, manage users and groups, and configure local storage to become the Linux pro others call when things go sideways.
- Practice in 73 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 33 Interactive Lessons and 172 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 224 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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73 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
33Interactive Lessons
172Topics
73LiveLab
224Practice Test Questions
182Flashcards
182Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Enroll in our RHCSA 8 Training Course to gain the essential Linux administration skills needed to pass the EX200 exam.
In this course, you’ll master Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 by working through real-world tasks like installing and managing RHEL systems, working with files, processes, users, and network settings.
Explore critical topics such as storage management, SELinux, firewalls, SSH, systemd, bash scripting, and more…all mapped directly to RHCSA exam objectives.
- RHEL 8 Installation and Setup: Master installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems.
- User and Permissions Management: Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions effectively.
- Network Configuration and Troubleshooting: Configure and troubleshoot network settings and services.
- Storage Administration: Administer storage solutions including partitions, LVM, and file systems.
- Task Automation and Shell Scripting: Automate tasks using shell scripting and scheduling tools like cron and at.
- System Security Management: Secure systems by configuring SELinux, firewalls, and SSH services.
Target Career Roles
- Systems Administrator
- Linux Systems Engineer
- Linux System Administrator
- Linux Support Systems Engineer
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
33 Interactive Lessons · 172 topics01 Introduction 4 topics +
- Goals and Methods
- Who Should Read This Course?
- How This Course Is Organized
- Exam Objective to Lesson Mapping
02 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 topics +
- Preparing to Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Performing a Manual Installation
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
03 Using Essential Tools 7 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Basic Shell Skills
- Editing Files with vim
- Understanding the Shell Environment
- Finding Help
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Essential File Management Tools 7 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Working with the File System Hierarchy
- Managing Files
- Using Links
- Working with Archives and Compressed Files
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Working with Text Files 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Using Common Text File–Related Tools
- A Primer to Using Regular Expressions
- Using grep to Analyze Text
- Working with Other Useful Text Processing Utilities
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Connecting to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Working on Local Consoles
- Using SSH and Related Utilities
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Labs
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 User and Group Management 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Different User Types
- Managing User Accounts
- Creating and Managing Group Accounts
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Permissions Management 9 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Managing File Ownership
- Managing Basic Permissions
- Managing Advanced Permissions
- Managing ACLs
- Setting Default Permissions with umask
- Working with User-Extended Attributes
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Configuring Networking 8 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Networking Fundamentals
- Managing Network Addresses and Interfaces
- Validating Network Configuration
- Configuring Network Configuration with nmtui and nmcli
- Setting Up Hostname and Name Resolution
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Managing Software 7 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Managing Software Packages with yum
- Using yum
- Managing Package Module Streams
- Managing Software Packages with rpm
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Labs
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Managing Processes 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Process Management
- Managing Shell Jobs
- Using Common Command-Line Tools for Process Management
- Using top to Manage Processes
- Using tuned to Optimize Performance
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Working with Systemd 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Understanding Systemd
- Managing Units Through Systemd
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Scheduling Tasks 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Configuring Cron to Automate Recurring Tasks
- Configuring at to Schedule Future Tasks
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Configuring Logging 7 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding System Logging
- Configuring rsyslogd
- Rotating Log Files
- Working with journald
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Managing Storage 6 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Understanding MBR and GPT Partitions
- Managing Partitions and File Systems
- Mounting File Systems
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Managing Advanced Storage 8 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding LVM
- Creating LVM Logical Volumes
- Resizing LVM Logical Volumes
- Configuring Stratis
- Configuring VDO
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Labs
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Basic Kernel Management 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Understanding the Role of the Linux Kernel
- Working with Kernel Modules
- Upgrading the Linux Kernel
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Managing and Understanding the Boot Procedure 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Managing Systemd Targets
- Working with GRUB 2
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Labs
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Essential Troubleshooting Skills 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Understanding the RHEL 8 Boot Procedure
- Passing Kernel Boot Arguments
- Using a Rescue Disk
- Fixing Common Issues
- Recovering Access to a Virtual Machine
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 An Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding Shell Scripting Core Elements
- Using Variables and Input
- Using Conditional Loops
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Configuring SSH 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Hardening the SSH Server
- Using Other Useful sshd Options
- Configuring Key-Based Authentication with Passphrases
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
22 Managing Apache HTTP Services 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Configuring a Basic Apache Server
- Understanding Apache Configuration Files
- Creating Apache Virtual Hosts
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Managing SELinux 8 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding SELinux Working and Modes
- Understanding Context Settings and the Policy
- Restoring Default File Contexts
- Using Boolean Settings to Modify SELinux Settings
- Diagnosing and Addressing SELinux Policy Violations
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
24 Configuring a Firewall 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Linux Firewalling
- Working with Firewalld
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
25 Accessing Network Storage 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Using NFS Services
- Using CIFS Services
- Mounting Remote File Systems Through fstab
- Using Automount to Mount Remote File Systems
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
26 Configuring Time Services 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding Local Time
- Using Network Time Protocol
- Managing Time on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Summary
- Review Questions
- End-of-Lesson Lab
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 Final Preparation 1 topics +
- General Tips
28 Theoretical Pre-Assessment Exam +
29 RHCSA Practice Exam A 1 topics +
- General Notes
30 RHCSA Practice Exam B 1 topics +
- General Notes
31 RHCSA Practice Exam C 1 topics +
- General Notes
32 RHCSA Practice Exam D 1 topics +
- General Notes
33 Appendix A: Study Planner +
Hands-On Labs Our edge
73 LiveLabs- Using Internal and External Commands from the Shell
- Using I/O Redirection and Pipes
- Working with History
- Using Bash Completion
- Working with vim
- Managing the Shell Environment
- Using man -k
- Using info
- Getting an Overview of Current Mounts
- Working with Directories
- Working with Files
- Creating a Hard Link
- Working with Symbolic Links and Hard Links
- Using tar
- Applying Basic less Skills
- Using Basic head and tail Operations
- Using Common grep Options
- Working on Several Terminal Windows Simultaneously
- Working with Pseudo Terminals
- Switching User Accounts
- Creating User Accounts
- Working with Groups
- Managing Basic Permissions
- Working with Special Permissions
- Managing Advanced Permissions Using ACLs
- Validating Network Configuration
- Verifying Network Settings
- Managing Network Connections with nmcli
- Changing Connection Parameters with nmcli
- Creating Your Own Repository
- Using yum for Package Management
- Working with Modules
- Using RPM Queries
- Managing Jobs
- Managing Processes from the Command Line
- Using tuned
- Managing Units with systemctl
- Changing the Unit Configuration
- Running Scheduled Tasks Through cron
- Scheduling Jobs with at
- Using Live Log Monitoring and Logger
- Changing rsyslog.conf Rules
- Discovering journalctl
- Making the journald Journal Permanent
- Creating MBR Partitions and File System
- Creating Logical Partitions
- Creating GPT Partitions with gdisk
- Creating Partitions with parted
- Creating a Swap Partition
- Mounting Partitions Through /etc/fstab
- Creating a Physical Volume, Volume Group, and Logical Volume
- Resizing Logical Volumes
- Managing Stratis Volumes
- Creating Partitions and Filesystems
- Managing Kernel Modules from the Command Line
- Loading Kernel Modules with Parameters
- Isolating Targets
- Applying Modifications to GRUB 2
- Exploring Troubleshooting Targets
- Using the Rescue Option
- Writing a Simple Shell Script
- Working with Positional Parameters
- Working with Input
- Using if ... then ... else
- Configuring SSH Security Options
- Setting Up a Basic Web Server
- Manipulating SELinux Modes
- Setting a Context Label on a Nondefault Apache Document Root
- Installing SELinux-Specific Man Pages
- Using restorecon to Relabel Files
- Managing the Firewall with firewall-cmd
- Setting Up a Samba Server
- Managing Local Time
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
Red Hat RHCSA 8 Details
Pass the RHCSA certification exam with the Red Hat RHCSA 8 course and lab. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe and online environment. The RHCSA study guide covers the EX-200 exam objectives and teaches how to operate running systems, configure local storage, manage users and groups, and manage security. The RHCSA training also imparts skills tested in this exam are the foundation for system administration across all Red Hat products.
Questions
10-15
(per exam)
Duration
150 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
210
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 400
(per exam)
Delivered by
Red Hat
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Hands-on assignments
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
224 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
EX-200.AP1
RedHat credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
When did RHCSA 8 retire?+
The RHCSA 8 (EX200v8.2) exam was officially retired in May 2023, as per Red Hat's policy to phase out older versions when newer ones (like RHEL 9) are released.
What is the RHCSA 8 certification?+
The Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification validates your skills in managing and administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems. It is a performance-based exam that tests practical Linux administration tasks.
Who should take this RHCSA 8 course online?+
This course is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, and anyone seeking to build foundational skills in managing RHEL 8 environments or preparing for the RHCSA 8 certification exam.
What happens if I fail the RHCSA exam?+
You are eligible for one free retake if unsuccessful on the first attempt. The retake option appears in your scheduling system after results are reported.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
There are no official prerequisites for the certification exam.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 400
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Hands-on assignments
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 10-15 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
150 minutes
What is the passing score?+
210
What is the validity of the certification?+
Red Hat certifications are current for three years. These certifications do not "expire," or become "terminated" or "invalid," but they can become "non-current."
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
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This RHCSA 8 Training Course prepares you thoroughly for the RHCSA 8 certification by focusing on key Linux administration topics and hands-on practice.
- 1 year of full access
- 73 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
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