RHCSA Certification Study Guide¶

Welcome to the comprehensive Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) study repository. This resource provides everything you need to prepare for the RHCSA exam, including practical lab scenarios, comprehensive study materials, and memorization aids.

📚 Study Materials¶

RHCSA Synthesis Modules ¶

Complete knowledge base with 15 detailed modules covering all RHCSA exam objectives:

Module 00: Exam Overview - Strategy and format guide
Module 01: System Installation - Installation and initial configuration
Module 02: File Management - File operations and navigation
Module 03: User & Group Management - Account administration
Module 04: File Permissions - Access controls and security
Module 05: Process & Service Management - System management
Module 06: Package Management - Software installation
Module 07: Storage & LVM - Storage management
Module 08: Networking - Network configuration
Module 09: SELinux - Security Enhanced Linux
Module 10: Firewall - Network security
Module 11: Boot & GRUB - System boot process
Module 12: Logging & Monitoring - System monitoring
Module 13: Scheduled Tasks - Automation
Module 14: Container Management - Podman containers
Module 15: Troubleshooting - Problem resolution

Quick References¶

Exam Quick Reference - Essential commands for exam day
Command Reference by Topic - Commands organized by functional area
RHCSA Acronyms & Glossary - Comprehensive terminology guide
Ebook Summary - Analysis from major RHCSA study books

🎴 Anki Flashcards¶

Import the comprehensive flashcard deck for spaced repetition learning:

Location: anki/rhcsa_deck.csv
Cards: 146 essential commands and concepts
Topics: All RHCSA exam objectives with practical examples

🏗️ Lab Environment¶

Set up hands-on practice environment using Vagrant:

Location: vagrant/ directory
VMs: RHEL 9 instances (rhel9a, rhel9b)
Features: Automated provisioning, storage configuration, networking
Prerequisites: Vagrant, VirtualBox, Red Hat Developer subscription

📖 Study Workflow¶

Start with Synthesis Modules - Begin with comprehensive topic coverage
Practice with Anki Deck - Use spaced repetition for command memorization
Use Quick References - Keep handy during study sessions
Hands-on Practice - Use Vagrant VMs for real-world scenarios
Focus on Verification - Always test and verify your configurations

🎯 Exam Preparation Tips¶

Time Management: Practice under exam time constraints
Command Accuracy: Focus on exact syntax and options
Verification: Always verify your configurations work
Documentation: Use man pages and --help during practice
Persistence: Ensure configurations survive reboots

📁 Repository Structure¶

rhcsa/
├── docs/                    # Study materials (this site)
├── anki/                    # Flashcard deck
├── vagrant/                 # Lab environment  
├── sources/                 # External reference materials
└── README.md               # Quick start guide

For the complete repository structure, visit: github.com/kraker/rhcsa

Ready to start your RHCSA journey? Begin with Module 00: Exam Overview to understand the exam format and strategy!