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Accessing Linux Systems Using RHEL 8

In this hands-on lab, we will take a look at the `su` command, explore the power of the `ssh` command, configure key-based authentication for SSH, and take a look at the SSH utilities for secure file transfer. *This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.*

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Path Info

Level

Beginner

Duration

45m

Published

Dec 04, 2020

Challenge

Log in and Switch Users

Sign in to the lab system and perform user account elevation tasks.
Challenge

Access Remote Systems Using SSH
1. Connect to a remote system via ssh and run some performance-related queries.
2. Query the remote system and have the output returned to the initial system.
Challenge

Configure Key-Based Authentication for SSH
1. Generate a public/private key pair using the defaults.
2. Copy that ID to the remote server.
3. Connect to the remote server and test your access with the key.
Challenge

Securely Transfer Files between Systems
1. Execute a backup command on a remote system.
2. Copy the resulting file from the remote system to the local system using scp. Bonus points if you can do it without having to type a password!

Author

A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

What's a lab?

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.