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Introduction
Course overview
System administrators keep servers secure, available and performing well. Many organisations run mixed Windows and Linux environments, requiring broad practical skills.
This Aractech course covers server roles and installation, user and permission management, directory services, file and print services, Linux administration fundamentals, patching, backup, monitoring, scripting basics and server hardening. Participants complete practical administration exercises in lab environments.
The course suits new and developing system administrators.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Install and configure Windows and Linux servers
- Manage users, groups and permissions
- Administer directory and core network services
- Apply patching and backup routines
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues
- Harden servers and automate routine tasks
Who should attend
Target audience
- System administrators
- IT support staff
- Infrastructure technicians
- Junior network administrators
- IT professionals changing roles
- Technical support leads
Methodology
Learning approach
- Hands-on labs
- Demonstrations
- Troubleshooting exercises
- Scripting practice
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Server Fundamentals
- Server roles
- Installation
- Configuration
- Remote management
- Coffee break
- Remote management (continued)
- Documentation
- Lab: Server setup
Day 2
Windows Server Administration
- Directory services
- Group policy
- File and print services
- DNS and DHCP
- Coffee break
- DNS and DHCP (continued)
- Permissions
- Lab: Directory administration
Day 3
Linux Administration
- Linux fundamentals
- Users and permissions
- Package management
- Services
- Coffee break
- Services (continued)
- Logs
- Lab: Linux administration
Day 4
Maintenance and Monitoring
- Patching
- Backup and restore
- Performance monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Coffee break
- Troubleshooting (continued)
- Capacity
- Lab: Troubleshooting scenarios
Day 5
Security and Automation
- Server hardening
- Access control
- Scripting basics
- Coffee break
- Scripting basics (continued)
- Automation
- Best practices
- Capstone: Administration project
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Systems Administration: Windows and Linux Servers (IMCS-023) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 4 - 8 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
System administrators, IT support staff, Infrastructure technicians
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, Cape Town, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Madrid, Paris, Munich, Kuala lumpur.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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