What is Red Hat – and why is it such a big deal?
If you think Red Hat is just some software company,
pause right there. Because it’s not just about code—it’s a culture.
Born in 1993, Red Hat brought open-source to the enterprise world… and shook things up.
It’s not “install and forget” stuff. It’s a philosophy.
Their crown jewel: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Enterprise-grade
Secure
Scalable like a beast
“Windows? Closed box.
Red Hat? Open kitchen!”
So what does Red Hat actually do?
Imagine the tech world is a human body—Red Hat is the core muscle.
You may not see it, but everything runs on it.
Use cases?
Server domination: Over 80% of enterprise servers run Linux, and Red Hat leads the charge.
Cloud-native hero: OpenShift rules the container game.
Automation king: With Ansible, manual work becomes ancient history.
Security guard: SELinux = digital body armor. Try hacking that.
TL;DR: No Red Hat = No system.
Simple as that.
What makes Red Hat different?
Sure, you’ve heard of Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS...
But Red Hat? It’s the premium package.
| Feature | Red Hat | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Support | Yes | Mostly None |
| Certifications | RHCSA, RHCE | Undefined or None |
| Update Lifecycle | 10+ years | 1-2 years max |
| Stability | Rock solid | Varies a lot |
| Ecosystem | Massive | May be limited |
Red Hat = VIP Linux
Others = “Entry-level experiments”
Why is Red Hat training so important?
You’ve got a Ferrari, but no license?
Red Hat training = Driving that beast through the city like a pro.
RH124 – System Admin I:
Command line, file systems, user management — the foundation of it all.RH134 – System Admin II:
LVM, SELinux, services, automation, monitoringThis is the level where hiring managers say: "Get me this person."
Why should you get certified?
Saying “I know Linux” sounds fine…
But saying “I’m RHCSA certified”? Now that turns heads.
Adds serious weight to your resume
Boosts salary potential
Globally recognized
Always up-to-date content
What can it do for your career?
System Administrator
Security Specialist
Cloud Engineer
DevOps Expert
Red Hat = Career turbo button
Real Feedback:
“I landed a job 10 days after passing RH134. No joke.”
Training Links
Fun Facts
The “Red Hat” name? From the founder’s actual red cap.
RHEL is like Gandalf for system administrators.
RHCE is the Excalibur of tech resumes.
Final Thought:
“People who don’t know Red Hat manage systems.
People who do, manage careers.”
If you're serious about leveling up,
RH124 & RH134 are your golden tickets.