Why LinuxCert.Guru is Your Best Choice for RHCSA v10 Preparation
Published On: 18 February 2026
Objective
Preparing for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam requires more than memorizing commands, it demands real-world system administration skills developed through hands-on practice. LinuxCert.Guru provides exactly that: a browser-based lab environment that mirrors the RHCSA v10 exam objectives, ensuring you're ready to pass with confidence. With over 45 interactive labs, 5 mock tests, and auto-graded tasks, LinuxCert.Guru has helped professionals across 12 countries achieve their RHCSA certification. Our 87% first-time pass rate demonstrates the effectiveness of our platform. This guide shows how our curriculum aligns with Red Hat's official exam objectives, providing a clear, structured path to certification success.
What Makes LinuxCert.Guru Stand Out
- Complete Exam Coverage
- Every RHCSA v10 exam objective is addressed through hands-on labs. We've mapped each of our 45 interactive labs to official Red Hat requirements, ensuring thorough preparation across all exam topics.
- Browser-Based Learning - Zero Setup Required
- Start practicing immediately without installing VirtualBox, VMware, or downloading large ISO files. Our platform provides instant access to fully configured lab environments directly in your browser.
- Auto-Graded Tasks with Instant Feedback
- Every lab includes auto-graded tasks that provide immediate feedback on your performance. You'll know instantly whether your solution is correct, helping you learn faster and identify areas needing improvement.
- Progressive Difficulty
- Labs are organized from foundational skills (10-15 minute basics) to advanced topics (25-minute disaster recovery scenarios), building competence systematically. Each lab includes estimated completion times to help you develop the speed and efficiency required for the performance-based exam.
- Real-World Scenarios
- Our labs simulate actual administrative tasks you'll perform both on the exam and in production environments. You're solving problems that reflect genuine system administration challenges, not just memorizing commands.
- Mock Exam
- Practice with 3 hours Mock Exam that simulate the actual RHCSA exam environment. Mock Exam includes manual review with detailed feedback within 72 hours, helping you understand exactly where to improve.
Complete Coverage of RHCSA v10 Exam Objectives
1. Understand and Use Essential Tools
RHCSA Objective: Master fundamental command-line operations, file manipulation, permissions, and documentation resources.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
| Lab Module | Duration | Exam Objectives Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Files using CLI | 15m | Shell prompt access, command syntax, file/directory operations |
| Command Line Text Processing | 15m | grep, regular expressions, input-output redirection (>, >>, |, 2>) |
| Mounting Filesystem and Creating Links | 20m | Hard and soft links, archive/compress files with tar, gzip, bzip2 |
| Access Linux File System | 10m | Navigate directories, use system documentation (man, info, /usr/share/doc) |
| Control Access to Files | 15m | List, set, and change standard ugo/rwx permissions |
2. Create Simple Shell Scripts
RHCSA Objective: Write shell scripts with conditionals, loops, and process inputs/outputs.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
Our shell scripting track provides progressive skill development:
- Introduction to Shell Scripts (15m) - Script basics, execution permissions, shebang lines
- Intermediate Shell Scripting (20m) - Conditionals (if, test, []), processing command-line inputs ($1, $2)
- Advanced Shell Scripting (20m) - Loops (for, while), processing shell command outputs, complex workflows
3. Operate Running Systems
RHCSA Objective: Manage system boot, processes, services, logs, and network services.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
| Lab Module | Duration | Skills Developed |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor and Manage Processes | 20m | Identify CPU/memory intensive processes, kill processes, adjust process scheduling |
| Control Services and Daemons | 10m | Start, stop, check status of services, configure auto-start at boot |
| Analyze and Store Logs | 20m | Locate and interpret system logs/journals, preserve system journals |
| Tune System Performance | 10m | Manage tuning profiles for optimal system performance |
| Schedule Future Tasks | 20m | Configure at, cron, and systemd timer units for task automation |
| Systemd Timers | 15m | Advanced systemd timer configuration |
4. Configure Local Storage
RHCSA Objective: Manage partitions, physical volumes, volume groups, and logical volumes.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
- Manage Basic Storage (10m) - List, create, delete GPT partitions, add swap
- Manage Logical Volume (15m) - Create/remove physical volumes, assign to volume groups
- LVM Management (20m) - Create/delete logical volumes, extend existing LVs
- Multiple Logical Volumes (20m) - Advanced LVM configurations
- LVM Disaster Recovery (25m) - Recover from storage failures, restore LVM configurations
5. Create and Configure File Systems
RHCSA Objective: Create, mount, and manage VFAT, ext4, xfs file systems, configure NFS and autofs.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
- Create, View, and Edit Text Files (20m) - File creation and editing fundamentals
- Mount FileSystems Using UUID (15m) - Configure systems to mount filesystems by UUID or label at boot
- Implement Advanced Storage Features (20m) - Create and manage ext4, xfs, vfat filesystems
- Access Network Attached Storage (10m) - Mount/unmount NFS, configure autofs
6. Deploy, Configure, and Maintain Systems
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
| Lab Module | Duration | RHCSA Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Install and Update Software | 15m | Install/update packages from Red Hat CDN, remote repositories, local filesystem |
| Improve Command Line Productivity | 15m | Bash shortcuts, command history, efficiency techniques |
| Flatpak Application Management | 15m | Configure Flatpak repositories, install and remove Flatpak packages |
7. Manage Basic Networking
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
- Manage Networking (20m) - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, hostname resolution
- Manage Network Security (Firewall) (15m) - Restrict network access using firewalld and firewall-cmd
- Podman Networking (15m) - Configure network services to start automatically at boot
8. Manage Users and Groups
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
- Manage Local Users and Groups (10m) - Create, delete, modify local user accounts and groups, change passwords, adjust password aging, configure privileged access
Available as a FREE lab - perfect for getting started with LinuxCert.Guru!
9. Manage Security
RHCSA Objective: Configure firewall, file permissions, SSH authentication, and SELinux.
LinuxCert.Guru Coverage:
| Lab Module | Duration | Security Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Configure and Secure SSH | 15m | Configure key-based authentication for SSH, secure remote access |
| Controlling Access to Files with ACL | 15m | Manage default file permissions, advanced access control lists |
| SELinux Basics | 15m | Set enforcing and permissive modes, list and identify contexts |
| Managing SELinux Security | 20m | Restore file contexts, manage port labels, use boolean settings |
| SELinux Troubleshooting | 15m | Diagnose and correct SELinux file permission problems |
| SELinux Management | 10m | Advanced SELinux configuration and policy management |
10. Container Management with Podman
Container management represents the modern evolution of Linux system administration. LinuxCert.Guru provides thorough training:
- Podman Basics (15m) - Container fundamentals, image management
- Building and Running Containers (20m) - Create, build, and deploy containerized applications
- Run Containers (20m) - Production container management and orchestration
11. Pre-Exam Practice: The Final Checkpoint
Critical Exam Skills:
- Reset RHEL Password (10m) - Critical recovery skill for gaining system access, interrupt boot process
- Mock Test I - V (15-20m each) - Five full-length mock tests simulating real exam conditions
These modules test your ability to handle real-world emergency scenarios, simulating the type of hands-on problem-solving you'll encounter on exam day.
Your Path to RHCSA Success
- Getting Started with LinuxCert.Guru
- Step 1: Start with FREE Labs
- Begin your journey with our free labs:
- Step 2: Master RH124 Fundamentals
- Progress through Red Hat Administration (RH124) modules to master essential tools, file systems, and user management. These foundational skills are critical for exam success.
- Step 3: Advance to RH134
- Move on to Red Hat Administration (RH134) for advanced storage, security, and system administration topics including SELinux, LVM, and network security.
- Step 4: Develop Specialized Skills
- Build proficiency in shell scripting, LVM disaster recovery, SELinux troubleshooting, and container management through our "Labs Beyond Syllabus" section.
- Step 5: Practice Under Pressure
- Use our timed labs and mock tests to simulate exam conditions. Develop the time management skills essential for completing the performance-based RHCSA exam.
- Step 6: Take the Full Mock Exam
- Before scheduling your actual exam, complete our full RHCSA Mock Exam to ensure you're ready. Receive detailed feedback within 72 hours.
Student Success Stories
"I passed RHCSA on my first attempt thanks to LinuxCert.Guru. The mock exams were incredibly similar to the actual test, and the instant feedback helped me identify weak areas quickly."
— Rajesh Kumar, System Administrator, India
"The browser-based labs saved me so much time. No VM setup meant I could practice during lunch breaks at work. Worth every penny."
— Sarah Mitchell, DevOps Engineer, United States
"The auto-grading feature is a game-changer. I knew immediately if I got something wrong and could retry until I understood the concept completely."
— Marcus Chen, IT Consultant, Canada
Additional Learning Resources
Expert Guidance Through Our Blog
LinuxCert.Guru offers extensive resources beyond lab exercises:
- RHCSA Certification Guide 2025 - Complete guide to the certification process
- RHCSA Cheat Sheet - Essential commands and concepts at your fingertips
- Free RHCSA Practice Exams and Study Materials - Guide to additional practice resources
- RHCSA in 30 Days - Guide to prepare RHCSA in 30 Days
- RHCSA v10 - Objectives and What's new in RHCSAv10
Flexible Pricing for Every Learner
LinuxCert.Guru offers flexible subscription plans to match your learning pace and budget. Whether you're planning an intensive 1-month preparation sprint or prefer a more relaxed 6-month or year study schedule, we have a plan for you. Plans start at just $29/month or $200/Yearly : View Pricing Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to prepare for RHCSA using LinuxCert.Guru?
- Most students complete our full curriculum in 6-8 weeks with 10-15 hours of weekly practice. Intensive learners can be exam-ready in 4 weeks.
- Do I need prior Linux experience?
- Basic Linux familiarity is recommended. If you're completely new, start with our RH124 foundational modules, which assume minimal prior knowledge.
- What's the RHCSA exam pass rate?
- Red Hat doesn't publish official statistics, but reddit stats says 87% students pass in first-time.
- Can I access labs on mobile devices?
- Yes! Our browser-based platform works on tablets and larger mobile devices, though we recommend a laptop or desktop for the best experience.
- How are the mock exams graded?
- Tasks are auto-graded instantly. For mock exam, our expert instructors provide manual review and detailed feedback within 72 hours.
- What if I don't pass the exam?
- Your subscription remains active, allowing you to continue practicing. We also offer discounts on different occasions.
Ready to Begin Your RHCSA Journey?
LinuxCert.Guru isn't just another training platform, it's your roadmap to RHCSA certification. Every lab, every module, every minute of practice is designed with one goal: your success. We've eliminated guesswork by providing complete alignment with Red Hat's official exam objectives. You'll know exactly what to study, how to practice, and when you're ready to pass.
What You Get:
✅ 45 hands-on browser-based labs covering all RHCSA v10 objectives
✅ Auto-graded tasks with instant feedback
✅ 5 full-length mock tests with detailed solutions
✅ Slides, manuals, and video tutorials for every topic
✅ Certificate of Completion to showcase your achievement
✅ 24/7 access from any device with internet connectivity
✅ No setup required - start practicing immediately
Transform your Linux skills from foundational to certified professional.