About This Course
A Network Administrator ensures that an organization's computer networks are operational, secure, and efficient. This role is vital for maintaining the flow of information across internal departments and the wider internet.
This course focuses on the practical day-to-day operations of an IT environment. You will gain expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, Active Directory management, network monitoring, and enterprise storage solutions.
Skills You Will Gain
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Enterprise Server Installation
Learn to install and configure Windows Server and Linux distributions. Master storage partitioning, RAID configurations, and initial server hardening techniques.
Module 2: Directory Services (Active Directory)
Implement Active Directory Domain Services. Learn to manage users, groups, and organizational units (OUs).
Module 3: Network Services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
Configure critical network infrastructure services. Master DNS zone management, DHCP scope configuration, and IP Address Management to prevent conflicts.
Module 4: Group Policy & Security Templates
Automate administrative tasks across a domain. Use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings, map network drives, and deploy software to hundreds of workstations simultaneously.
Module 5: Monitoring & Performance Optimization
Maintain 99.9% uptime. Learn to use monitoring tools (like Nagios or Zabbix) to track network health, analyze traffic bottlenecks, and perform proactive maintenance.