RHCSA Cheat Sheet RHEL Lightspeed Command-line Assistant Purpose (Exam Context) ✅ Treat Lightspeed as built‑in documentation, not a replacement for core Linux skills. Requirements Installation Core Command Ask a Question Example: Interactive Mode Used for multi‑step troubleshooting. Exit: Service Management (RHCSA MUST‑KNOW) List Running Services Check Service Status Lightspeed Example: Log Analysis (HIGH IMPORTANCE) View […]
System Load and CPU Monitoring 1. Check System Uptime & Load 2. Real-Time Process Monitoring 3. System Statistics 4. CPU Usage per Processor 5. Historical CPU Usage 6. Top CPU-Consuming Processes RHCSA Exam Tips Analyze memory usage and allocation Key Commands & Their Purpose 1. Check Memory Usage 2. Detailed Memory Info 3. Top Memory-Consuming […]
Linux Logging and System Logs What Are Logs in Linux? Why Logs Matter Common Log Files Log Management Services Real-Life Use Cases Best Practices rsyslog Architecture What is rsyslog? How rsyslog Works Configuration Log Collection Mechanism Advanced Features Why rsyslog is Important Log File Location Important Log Files in RHEL Commands Demonstrated Key RHCSA Concepts […]
Shell Scripting Overview Why Shell Scripting is Important What is a Shell? Uses of Shell Scripts Basic Script Structure Power Features Benefits for RHCSA & Sysadmins Advantages of Learning Shell Scripting ✅ Key Takeaway: Shell scripting is not about programming—it’s about working smarter by automating repetitive tasks. For RHCSA, mastering scripting is critical. Demo 1: […]
RHCSA Training: Package Management with rpm and yum/dnf This guide consolidates the core concepts and practical skills for managing software packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) using both the low-level rpm and high-level yum (or dnf) tools. Part 1: Core Concepts – rpm vs. yum Objective: To master the installation, removal, querying, and management of software packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) […]
Part 1: Accessing Built-in Documentation You don’t need to memorize everything. The key skill is knowing how to find information quickly using the system’s own tools. 1.1 The man Command (Manual Pages) The primary source of documentation for commands, configuration files, and system calls. 1.2 The --help Option A quick and concise summary of a command’s options. Perfect for […]
RHCSA File System and File Management Mastery This guide consolidates the core concepts of the Linux filesystem hierarchy, file manipulation, permission management, and data processing tools that are fundamental to the RHCSA exam and real-world administration. Part 1: Understanding the Linux Filesystem 1.1 What is a Filesystem? Think of a filesystem as the library catalog and […]
RHCSA Command-Line Mastery: Efficiency and Data Processing This guide consolidates advanced command-line techniques that are crucial for RHCSA exam success and real-world system administration efficiency. Part 1: Recalling and Reusing Commands 1.1 The history Command Your terminal session maintains a list of previously executed commands. Mastering its use is a major efficiency boost. Command Purpose Example history […]
RHCSA Foundational Skills: The Complete Primer This guide consolidates core concepts and practical skills required to begin your RHCSA journey, from basic command-line operation to advanced system recovery. Part 1: The Command Line – 1.1 Why the Command Line is Non-Negotiable 1.2 Core Philosophy The command line is a conversation. You issue a command (verb […]