Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Advance your career by mastering large-scale system automation and deployment using Ansible.
RHCE (EX294): Linux Automation and Configuration
The Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is the next-level certification after RHCSA, focusing entirely on **automation and efficiency** using Ansible. In modern IT environments, manual administration is obsolete; infrastructure is managed as code.
This specialized course teaches you how to install and configure core network services, manage virtual hosts, and ensure system integrity across multiple machines simultaneously—all through powerful Ansible Playbooks. This qualification is highly valuable for DevOps roles, Cloud Engineers, and senior system administrators.
Note: RHCSA certification or equivalent knowledge is mandatory before attempting the RHCE course.
Key RHCE Skills (Automation with Ansible)
Ansible Core Concepts
Understanding automation engines, YAML structure, inventory, and setting up the control node.
Writing Playbooks
Developing and executing reusable Ansible playbooks for system configuration.
Module Utilization
Working with common modules (file, copy, service, user) and running ad-hoc commands.
Flow Control & Variables
Using Jinja2 templates, conditioning, loops, and handling variables and system facts.
Ansible Roles
Structuring automation projects using roles and utilizing Ansible Vault for security.
Network Services
Automating configuration of Web servers (HTTPD), databases (MariaDB), and file shares (NFS).
Managing Containers (Podman)
Using Ansible to deploy, manage, and configure containerized applications with Podman.
Security Automation
Automating firewall policies and managing system security parameters using Ansible.
Who Should Take RHCE?
- Experienced Linux System Administrators (holding RHCSA).
- IT professionals moving into DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
- Infrastructure Engineers focused on large-scale deployment.
- Professionals seeking to automate and standardize their IT environment.
Career Prospects
- Senior Linux Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
Become a Certified Automation Expert!
Take the next step in your Linux career and achieve the prestigious RHCE certification.