Course Title: System Administration Fundamentals
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to system administration, focusing on the installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of computer systems and networks. Students will gain hands-on experience with operating systems, user management, security policies, automation, and network services. The course covers key topics such as Linux and Windows administration, shell scripting, server maintenance, virtualization, and cloud computing fundamentals. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills needed to manage IT infrastructure effectively and prepare for industry certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a system administrator.
- Learn to install, configure, and manage Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Implement user and group management, permissions, and security policies.
- Set up and maintain essential network services such as DNS, DHCP, and SSH.
- Perform system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
- Automate administrative tasks using shell scripting and PowerShell.
- Explore virtualization and cloud administration basics.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computer hardware, networking, and operating systems is recommended but not required.
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