Server Administration Essential Training
2h 28mBeginner2021-02-24
Authors

Ed Liberman
Helping thousands of people start careers in IT
Course details
Servers are the heavy lifters of IT. They power the internet, email, enterprise-level applications, databases, local networks, and more. While most users have a superficial understanding of servers, system administrators and IT pros must know them intimately. You must be prepared to configure, deploy, and maintain a variety of servers—with high availability and scalability. This course covers the fundamentals of servers, including popular server operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux. It's designed for the entry-level IT student who needs a basic understanding of server architecture, user administration, virtualization, storage, security, networking, and disaster recovery. Instructor Ed Liberman, an IT consultant and trainer for over 20 years, also reviews troubleshooting theory and tools, so you can understand common problems that can arise with servers and how to solve them.
Skills covered
Windows ServerFoundationsNetwork AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoft
Concepts
Introduction
- Getting started with server administration
- What you should know
Server Architecture
- Server form factors
- Server components
- Power and cooling components
Server Administration
- Server installation
- Post-installation configuration
- Server roles
- Server connectivity options
Server Maintenance
- General server management
- Performance management
- Event logging
- Asset management
- Documentation
Networking
- Basic IP configuration
- Common ports and protocols
- Network cabling
- Wireless networking
Storage
- Storage technologies
- Understanding RAID
- Capacity planning
Security
- Rights and permissions
- Encryption
- Server hardening
- Physical security
Environmental Protection
- Power protection
- Environment and safety
- Secure disposal
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Benefits of virtualization
- Implementing virtual servers
- Overview of cloud computing
Disaster Recovery
- Planning for a disaster
- Backup strategies
- Troubleshooting methodology
Conclusion
- Next steps