Linux Performance Optimization Complete Video Course: Red Hat EX442

Linux Performance Optimization includes a complete overview of all that is needed to optimize Performance on Linux servers and desktops from a practical perspective. It starts with a generic introduction to analyzing performance and the tools that are provided to do so. Next, it will discuss different tuning interfaces that exist within the Linux environment. The last part of the course will focus on performance optimization strategies for different types of workload.

The course provides valuable strategies and information about optimization to prepare the viewer for the Red Hat EX442, as well as complimenting their skill set for the RHCA exams. Sander van Vugt, best-selling Red Hat and Linux author, provides thorough demonstrations and whiteboard presentations. A full sample exam walk-through is also provided at the end of the course so you can see in real-time how to approach the exam.


Topics include:

• Performance Optimization Basics
• Tuning Essentials
• Limiting Resource Usage
• Benchmarking
• Profiling
• Tracing
• Tuning for Small Files
• Tuning Memory
• Tuning for CPU-intense Workloads
• Tuning File Services
• Database Workload Tuning
• Tuning Power Usage
• Tuning Virtualization
• Sample Exam

Skill Level

Intermediate


Learn How To

• Learn how to understand and analyze Linux performance to determine best optimization methods
• Learn which parts of the operating system you need to optimize, and the mechanisms in place to do that
• Optimize Linux performance to manage servers with specific needs

Who Should Take This Course

• Linux users who are preparing to take the exam for the Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Performance Tuning (EX442)
• Anyone who want to learn how to analyze and optimize performance of Linux
• People looking to go beyond the objectives of the exam - and beyond Red Hat - to understand Linux performance
• People preparing for the RHCA exam 442

Course Requirements

Solid Linux knowledge, preferably having completed one of the following:

Red Hat RHCSA Video Course
Linux+/LPIC-1 Complete Video Course
LFCS Complete Video Course