Course Overview
TechHub’s Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294 training in Kabul, Afghanistan helps Linux professionals develop practical skills in Ansible automation and Linux system administration.
The course uses simple explanations, guided labs, and real-world exercises so you can understand how Ansible is used to manage multiple Linux systems efficiently. You will learn how to create inventories, write Ansible playbooks, work with variables and facts, manage users and services, deploy files, use roles, troubleshoot automation, and automate common Linux administration tasks.
The training builds on your RHCSA-level Linux knowledge and helps you move toward advanced Linux administration and automation. Instead of focusing only on theory, TechHub emphasizes practical work so you can use your skills in real IT environments.
You will also learn how to use Ansible playbooks, YAML, Jinja2 templates, variables, handlers, conditions, loops, roles, and Ansible Galaxy to create reliable and reusable automation.
The course is suitable for Linux administrators, system engineers, DevOps professionals, IT professionals, and students who want to develop professional Linux automation skills and prepare for RHCE EX294.
What You'll Learn
- Ansible and automation fundamentals
- Inventory, ad-hoc commands and YAML
- Playbooks, variables and facts
- Conditions, loops, handlers and templates
- Roles and reusable automation
- Automating users, packages, services and storage
- Ansible Vault, security and troubleshooting
- Enterprise automation and RHCE exam practice
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Ansible automation.
- Install and configure Ansible.
- Create and manage Ansible inventories.
- Run Ansible ad hoc commands.
- Write and execute Ansible playbooks.
- Work with variables, facts, and secrets.
- Use conditions, loops, and handlers.
- Copy and manage files on Linux systems.
- Create and use Jinja2 templates.
- Organize automation projects using roles.
- Use Ansible Galaxy and reusable automation content.
- Manage users, groups, packages, services, and scheduled tasks.
- Automate Linux storage and network configuration.
- Troubleshoot Ansible playbooks and managed hosts.
- Automate repetitive Linux administration tasks.
- Build practical skills for the RHCE EX294 exam.
Course Curriculum
Structured learning from fundamentals to advanced administration
- What is Ansible?
- Why use automation?
- Ansible architecture
- Ansible use cases
- Agentless automation
- Installing Ansible
- Basic Ansible commands
- Understanding YAML
- Hands-on lab: Install and test Ansible
- Understanding managed hosts
- Creating an Ansible inventory
- Groups and host patterns
- Ansible configuration files
- Managing connection settings
- Running ad hoc commands
- Testing connectivity
- Hands-on lab: Build an Ansible environment
- Understanding playbooks
- Writing your first playbook
- Plays and tasks
- Modules
- Running playbooks
- Multiple plays
- Playbook structure
- Hands-on lab: Create and run playbooks
- Understanding variables
- Defining variables
- Using host and group variables
- Ansible facts
- Gathering system information
- Managing sensitive information
- Introduction to Ansible Vault
- Hands-on lab: Manage variables and secrets
- Conditional tasks
- Using
when - Creating loops
- Registering task results
- Using handlers
- Managing task failures
- Error handling
- Hands-on lab: Build dynamic playbooks
- Copying files to managed hosts
- Managing file permissions
- Creating directories
- Modifying files
- Introduction to Jinja2
- Creating dynamic templates
- Using variables in templates
- Hands-on lab: Deploy configuration files
- Host patterns
- Selecting managed hosts
- Dynamic inventories
- Parallel execution
- Managing large inventories
- Including and importing files
- Organizing automation projects
- Hands-on lab: Manage multiple Linux servers
- Understanding Ansible roles
- Role directory structure
- Creating custom roles
- Using system roles
- Reusing automation content
- Ansible Galaxy
- Installing and using Galaxy roles
- Hands-on lab: Build reusable roles
- Finding playbook errors
- Understanding Ansible output
- Debugging tasks
- Troubleshooting managed hosts
- Fixing connectivity problems
- Checking variables and facts
- Improving playbook reliability
- Hands-on troubleshooting lab
- Managing software packages
- Managing repositories and subscriptions
- Creating and managing users
- Managing groups and authentication
- Managing services
- Automating scheduled tasks
- Managing the boot process
- Managing storage
- Managing Linux networking
- Automating common administration tasks
- Final practical automation lab
- Basic to intermediate Linux administration knowledge.
- RHCSA-level knowledge is strongly recommended.
- Basic command-line experience.
- Basic understanding of users, permissions, services, networking, and storage.
- Basic knowledge of YAML is helpful but not required.
- Basic Linux administration experience will make the course easier to follow.
- Build practical RHCE EX294 skills.
- Learn Linux automation with Ansible.
- Reduce repetitive system administration work.
- Manage multiple Linux servers more efficiently.
- Develop real-world DevOps and automation skills.
- Improve your Linux administration knowledge.
- Learn through hands-on labs and practical exercises.
- Prepare for a globally recognized Red Hat certification.
- Build skills useful for enterprise IT environments.
- Improve your career opportunities in Linux and DevOps.
This course is suitable for:
- Linux System Administrators
- Linux Engineers
- System Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- IT Support Professionals
- Network and Infrastructure Engineers
- Cloud and Infrastructure Professionals
- IT Students
- RHCSA-certified professionals
- Professionals preparing for RHCE EX294
- Anyone who wants to learn Linux automation with Ansible
After developing RHCE and Ansible skills, you can work toward roles such as:
- Linux System Administrator
- Linux Engineer
- Senior Linux Administrator
- System Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
- Ansible Automation Engineer
- IT Infrastructure Specialist
Exam Details
| Exam Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Certificate Provider | Red Hat |
| Exam Code | EX294 |
| Exam Name | Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Exam |
| Exam Type | Practical, performance-based exam |
| Exam Format | Remote/Online Proctored or approved testing center, depending on Red Hat availability |
| Number of Tasks | Approximately 20 practical tasks* |
| Exam Duration | 4 hours (240 minutes)* |
| Maximum Score | 300 points* |
| Passing Score | 210 points (70%)* |
| Certification Validity | 3 years* |
Our Learning Methodology
A structured approach to building practical skills
Learn
Understand the concept through expert-led instruction
Practice
Follow guided exercises to reinforce learning
Build
Complete practical labs in real environments
Validate
Take quizzes and exam simulations to test your skills
Learn From An Expert
Experienced technology professional with real-world expertise
TechHub Instructor
A certified professional with extensive experience in the field. Passionate about helping students build practical skills that lead to rewarding careers.
Prepare For Your Certification With Confidence
Comprehensive exam preparation for industry-recognized certifications
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Exam Code: EX294
- Format: Remote/Online Proctored
- Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
- Passing Score: 210 points (70%)
- Validity: 3 years
Why Learn With TechHub?
Practical, career-focused education designed for real-world success
Hands-On Learning
Practice instead of simply watching. Build skills through real labs.
Industry-Focused
Learn skills used in real production environments.
Practical Labs
Work with realistic scenarios and exercises.
Expert Instruction
Learn from experienced professionals.
Exam Preparation
Practice certification-style scenarios.
Career-Focused
Build skills for real job roles.