Operate
Run and repair systems.
Boot, schedule, tune and troubleshoot RHEL, and read its logs and journals.
Global certifications · Red Hat · Associate
RHCSA. Run Linux the way enterprises do.
Rooman's RHCSA course is 120 hours of instructor-led training for Red Hat's EX200 exam, which is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, with live labs in every module. EX200 is hands-on: you perform real administration tasks, and your work must survive a reboot. You earn the Rooman Certificate.
120 hours8 modulesLive labsCapstone project
What you'll be able to do
Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
RHCSA is Red Hat's core certification for Linux system administrators, and the foundation for RHCE and Red Hat's other tracks. The exam is performance-based: you do the work rather than answer questions about it.
Store
Manage storage.
Partition disks, build LVM volumes, create file systems and mount NFS and autofs shares.
Secure
Secure users and services.
Manage users, sudo, SSH keys, firewalld and SELinux, and script routine tasks.
Skills covered
- Shell, redirection, grep and regular expressions
- RPM repositories and Flatpak
- Bash scripting
- Boot targets, processes, tuning and journals
- Partitions, LVM and swap
- XFS, ext4, VFAT, NFS and autofs
- systemd services, timers, cron and at
- Users, groups, firewalld and SELinux
Who it's for
Built for Linux administrators.
The course is for system administrators and IT professionals who run, or want to run, Linux servers. Red Hat recommends its RH124 and RH134 courses, or comparable experience, before EX200; this course covers the same ground.
Roles where these skills are used
- Linux System Administrator
- System Engineer
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- DevOps Engineer (junior)
- Infrastructure Support Engineer
- Data Centre Engineer
Entry requirements.
- Comfort using a computer; command-line experience helps
- Red Hat recommends RH124 and RH134 or comparable experience, which this course covers
- Good English
Not sure which certification fits? Take the 10-minute career assessment, or talk to a counsellor.
120 hours · 8 modules
A curriculum built on Red Hat's exam objectives.
Eight modules that follow the ten EX200 objective areas on RHEL 10, then an exam-readiness review.
01Essential tools18 hrs
Working at the shell: files, text, archives and permissions.
Topics covered
- Shell syntax, I/O redirection and pipes
- grep and regular expressions
- SSH, tar, gzip and bzip2 archives
- Hard and soft links, permissions and system documentation
You produce: a toolkit of everyday commands.
02Software and shell scripting12 hrs
Installing software and automating tasks.
Topics covered
- RPM repositories and packages
- Flatpak repositories and packages
- Conditionals, loops and script inputs
- Processing command output in a script
You produce: a shell script that automates a routine task.
03Operating running systems16 hrs
Booting, processes, tuning and logs.
Topics covered
- Boot, reboot, shut down and boot targets
- Interrupting the boot process to gain access
- Finding and killing heavy processes, and tuning profiles
- Logs and persistent journals
You produce: a recovered system after a boot fault.
04Local storage and file systems18 hrs
Disks, LVM volumes and file systems.
Topics covered
- GPT partitions, physical volumes and volume groups
- Logical volumes and swap, added non-destructively
- VFAT, ext4 and XFS file systems mounted by UUID or label
- NFS, autofs and extending logical volumes
You produce: an LVM layout with file systems mounted at boot.
05Deploying and maintaining systems16 hrs
Scheduling, services, time and boot configuration.
Topics covered
- at, cron and systemd timers
- Services and the default boot target
- Time service clients and package updates
- Modifying the bootloader
You produce: services and timers that start on boot.
06Networking14 hrs
Addresses, name resolution and firewall rules.
Topics covered
- IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Hostname resolution
- Network services at boot
- Restricting access with firewalld
You produce: a networked server with its firewall configured.
07Users, groups and security14 hrs
Accounts, privileges, SSH keys and SELinux.
Topics covered
- Local users, passwords and password ageing
- Groups and privileged access
- SSH key-based authentication
- SELinux modes, contexts, port labels and Booleans
You produce: a secured server with SELinux enforcing.
08Exam readiness12 hrs
Timed, hands-on practice across every objective.
Topics covered
- Timed tasks across all ten objectives
- Making every change persist after a reboot
- Exam strategy
You produce: a full timed practice exam.
Tools covered
The tools you'll work with.
Every module is hands-on, on RHEL 10 systems in the lab.
| Tool group | Tools | What you use them for |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | The system you administer in every lab |
| Software | dnf, RPM, Flatpak | Install and update software |
| Storage | LVM, XFS, ext4, NFS, autofs | Build and mount storage |
| Services | systemd, cron, at | Run and schedule services |
| Security | firewalld, SELinux, SSH | Secure access and processes |
Capstone
Build a server from scratch. Make it survive a reboot.
Your final lab mirrors the exam: set up a RHEL 10 server with storage, users, services, networking, a firewall and SELinux, under time, then reboot it and prove that everything still works.
Every module ends with a hands-on lab on RHEL 10.
What you finish with.
- Shell scripts that automate routine tasks
- An LVM storage layout
- Services and timers that start on boot
- A secured server with SELinux enforcing
- A timed practice exam, completed
Your credential
Rooman Certificate.
The Rooman Certificate, then Red Hat's RHCSA. You earn the Rooman Certificate when you complete the course, and the RHCSA when you pass Red Hat's hands-on EX200 exam.
RHCSA is valid for three years. You keep it current by retaking EX200, earning RHCE, or passing another exam that counts towards Red Hat Certified Architect.
What's included
Everything you need to finish.
- Instructor-led sessions, taught live
- Live labs on every module
- Practice on every exam topic, then a full review
- Retry-until-pass exam support
- The Rooman Certificate when you complete the course
- A counsellor to guide exam registration
The awarding body
About the certification.
Red Hat awards the certification and sets its exams, and Rooman trains you for them. The current exam details are on the Red Hat site.
Before you enrol
Questions Linux administrators ask.
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Who is this course for?
System administrators and IT professionals who run, or want to run, Linux servers.
Which exam does it prepare me for?
Red Hat's EX200 exam, which is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.
What is the exam like?
Hands-on. You perform real administration tasks on a live system, and your configuration must persist after a reboot. There are no multiple-choice questions.
Do I need Linux experience?
It helps. Red Hat recommends its RH124 and RH134 courses or comparable experience, and this course covers the same ground.
How much time does it take?
120 hours of instructor-led training, with hands-on labs in every module.
What's new on RHEL 10?
The objectives now include Flatpak repositories and packages, and systemd timers alongside cron.
How long is RHCSA valid?
Three years. You keep it current by retaking EX200, earning RHCE, or passing another qualifying Red Hat exam.
Which certificate will I receive?
The Rooman Certificate when you complete the course, and the RHCSA from Red Hat when you pass EX200.
What if I don't pass first time?
Rooman's retry-until-pass support: if you do not pass first time, your preparation continues until you sit the exam again and pass it.
How do I find out fees and batch dates?
Talk to a Rooman counsellor on 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp +91 97390 86029. They will share current fees, payment options, exam registration and upcoming batch dates.
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Course details reviewed on 25 September 2026.