RH354 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 New Features for Experienced Linux Administrators

RH354 – Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 New Features for Experienced Linux Administrators develops practical capability in RHEL 8 platform changes including application streams, software management, storage, networking, systemd, containers, security, performance, administration differences, and migration planning.

The course progresses through RHEL 8 Platform Changes, Application Streams, DNF, Repositories, and Software; Storage, Filesystems, Stratis, VDO, Networking, nftables, and Systemd; Containers, Podman, Security, SELinux, Crypto Policies, and Identity; Performance, Troubleshooting, Compatibility, Migration, and Updated Operations. Each lesson connects Red Hat technology with implementation choices, security, validation, troubleshooting, and support responsibilities.

Learners work through an experienced Linux administrator updating operational practices for an RHEL 8 estate and produce a practical RHEL 8 feature comparison, updated administration procedures, compatibility checklist, and adoption plan that can support implementation, review, and operational handover.

What You Will Learn

• Explain RHEL 8 platform and lifecycle changes as applied to RHEL 8 new features in realistic Red Hat environments.
• Configure application streams and DNF for RHEL 8 new features using clear prerequisites and repeatable steps.
• Apply Stratis, VDO, and storage updates to a production-focused RHEL 8 new features scenario.
• Validate networking, nftables, and systemd changes for RHEL 8 new features with observable evidence and acceptance criteria.
• Troubleshoot Podman and container tooling in RHEL 8 new features through targeted checks and corrective testing.
• Compare SELinux and crypto policies options for RHEL 8 new features and justify the selected approach.
• Document compatibility and migration assessment for RHEL 8 new features review, support, and operational handover.
• Improve updated RHEL 8 operational procedures in RHEL 8 new features through monitoring, automation, and governance.

SkillDynamo Training Approach

Training combines course-specific demonstrations, guided Red Hat exercises, scenario analysis, validation checklists, targeted troubleshooting, and a final improvement plan for RHEL 8 new features.