Red Hat Enterprise Linux on AWS for Beginners

Deploying enterprise workloads in the cloud requires a solid understanding of both operating systems and cloud infrastructure. This text-based course guides you through the essentials of running Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on AWS, helping you bridge the gap between local system administration and modern cloud environments. You will start with foundational cloud concepts and basic Linux terminology before moving into practical deployment strategies. What you'll learn: Understand RHEL core architecture and how it integrates with AWS infrastructure; Launch and configure RHEL EC2 instances using secure best practices; Manage storage, networking, and user permissions specifically for cloud-hosted Linux systems; Apply modern cloud security principles including identity management and firewall configurations; Automate basic system administration tasks using shell scripting and cloud-init. The course begins with essential terminology, setup procedures, and a clear introduction to cloud instance lifecycles. From there, you will progress through structured text lessons covering storage optimization, security updates, and performance monitoring. This course is designed specifically for beginners, system administrators transitioning to the cloud, and IT professionals with no prior AWS experience. Start building your enterprise cloud administration skills today.