Accessing Linux Systems Using RHEL 8

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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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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 23, 2025

Duration

45m

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!

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