Red Hat High Availability Clustering
Red Hat High Availability Clustering is designed for IT professionals who need to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot high availability clustering services on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Red Hat Certified Specialist
- Classroom · Live Online · One-on-One
Course overview
The RH394 course provides hands-on training in building, managing, and troubleshooting resilient and highly available Red Hat Enterprise Linux clusters. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of cluster architecture, storage management, fencing, and quorum configurations. The course emphasizes real-world scenarios to ensure participants can design and implement robust clustering solutions that minimize downtime and ensure service continuity in enterprise IT environments.
- Foundational
- Practical
- Career-enchancing
- Recognized
- In-demand
What you'll be able to do
- Gain the ability to configure and manage high availability clusters.
- Develop skills to troubleshoot cluster issues and minimize downtime.
- Implement fencing, quorum management, and cluster node management.
- Understand and manage shared storage and file systems in a cluster environment.
- Design highly available services and applications.
- Apply best practices to ensure service continuity and resilience.
- Be prepared for RHCA certification and further specialization in Red Hat clustering technologies.
Curriculum
8 modules, each with hands-on lab work
01 Introduction to High Availability Clustering
- Overview of clustering concepts and technologies
- Key components of Red Hat High Availability Clustering
- Installation and configuration of cluster software
02 Configuring Cluster Components
- Setting up cluster infrastructure
- Cluster nodes, corosync, and pacemaker overview
- Initial cluster setup and verification
03 Managing Cluster Nodes
- Node management techniques
- Cluster node failover and recovery
- Monitoring and managing cluster nodes
04 Configuring Fencing and Quorum
- Introduction to fencing and its importance
- Configuring fence devices and agents
- Managing quorum policies and voting
05 Managing Storage and File Systems in Clusters
- Shared storage configurations
- Managing GFS2 and other clustered file systems
- Storage best practices in high availability environments
06 Implementing Highly Available Services
- Configuring and deploying highly available services
- Resource management and failover strategies
- Service prioritization and dependency management
07 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Clusters
- Diagnosing and resolving cluster issues
- Cluster log analysis and troubleshooting tools
- Regular maintenance practices
08 Scaling and Advanced Cluster Configurations
- Expanding cluster nodes and resources
- Advanced quorum configurations
- High availability solutions for complex environments
How you'll learn
Hands-on labs
Around 90% of class time is practical work on real systems.
Real-world scenarios
Case studies and troubleshooting tasks modelled on real jobs.
Exam preparation
Exam-style tasks and guidance for the certification.
Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of Linux system administration
- Completion of RH134 and RH294 or equivalent experience with RHEL
- RHCSA certification (or equivalent experience) is required
Not there yet? Start with Red Hat System Administration I.
Training options
Individual
Join a public batch: classroom, live online or one-on-one.
Group
Private batch for your friends, classmates or team.
Corporate batch
Private batch for your organisation's staff.
Training methods
Classroom, live virtual, one-on-one and flip class.
Upcoming batches
No batch scheduled yet
Leave your details and we'll tell you when the next batch opens, or ask about a private group batch.
Career opportunities
Roles this course prepares you for:
- Linux Systems Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- High Availability Engineer
- Automation Specialist
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
IT professionals focusing on high availability solutions and those pursuing RHCA certification.
Do I need prior clustering experience to join?
Basic knowledge of RHEL administration is required, and experience with RH294 is recommended.
Will this course prepare me for RHCA exams?
Yes, RH394 is aligned with RHCA certification objectives.
Can I access training remotely?
Yes, IT Security Nepal offers both in-person and virtual instructor-led training options.
What happens if I fail the certification exam?
Additional resources, mentoring, and support will be provided to assist with reattempts.
What kind of job support is offered?
Job placement assistance, resume building, and interview preparation are available for roles in high availability and clustering.
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