• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This course builds on existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills & concepts students will use on the job when administering any type of network server.

Learning Objectives

1 – Understanding Server Administration Concepts Understand Server Administration Concepts Understand Troubleshooting Methods Manage Licenses 2 – Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing Understand Virtualization Concepts Understanding Cloud Concepts Understand On-Premises versus Cloud Deployments 3 – Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts Understand Physical Security Concepts Understand Network Security Concepts 4 – Managing Physical Assets Understand Asset Management Concepts Manage Documentation 5 – Managing Server Hardware Manage the Physical Server Administer the Server and Storage Troubleshoot Server Hardware 6 – Configuring Storage Management Manage Storage Troubleshoot Storage 7 – Installing and Configuring an Operating System Install an Operating System Configure Storage Configure Network Settings Use Scripts to Configure Servers 8 – Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations Troubleshoot an Operating System and Applications Troubleshoot Network Configurations 9 – Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks Understand Secure Administration Practices Manage Server Functions Configure Server Hardening 10 – Managing Data Security Understand Data Security Concepts Manage Data Security Troubleshoot Data Security 11 – Managing Service and Data Availability Manage Data Backup and Restore Manage High Availability Manage Disaster Recovery 12 – Decommissioning Servers Decommission Servers

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):