(48 hrs) Systems and Server Administration (Part of SCTP)
About This Course
The course in Systems and Server Administration provides a comprehensive understanding and practical skills for managing server environments.
It covers server installation, hardware, virtualisation, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, remote access, network policy, and virtual machine management.
The course emphasises high availability and disaster recovery, aiming to equip IT professionals with the ability to manage sophisticated server infrastructures effectively.
What You'll Learn
2. Select and install server hardware that includes deploying Windows Server through Hyper-V, and successfully executes a secondary installation of Windows Server in a virtual machine environment.
3. Set up Active Directory (AD) and effectively manage organisation units (OUs), users, and groups in it, including setting up a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) computer object, creating an HR organizational unit using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), and establishing two global HR groups within this OU.
4. Set up and integrate Domain Name System (DNS), including configuring DNS zones, records, and conditional forwarding, installing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and implementing DHCP scopes, reservations, and failover mechanisms.
5. Manage storage on Windows Server by creating disks and volumes, setting up storage spaces and replicas, calibrating performance for optimal operation, and configuring file permissions.
6. Install and configure Remote Access Services (RAS) with VPN support and the Network Policy Server (NPS) role to enhance network management and security.
7. Comprehend the use of Hyper-V on memory management, Integration services, VM Resource Group, Replicas and network services.
8. Discuss critical concepts and factors of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR), including evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of various backup types, and configuring backup service on Window servers.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
• Completed the Operating Systems and Desktop Support course awarded by @ASK Training
Language:
• Attained at least WPLN level 5 OR
• Obtained Grade C6 for GCE O level English OR
• Other equivalent qualifications
Academic:
• Obtained at least a pass or C6 at GCE O Level in at least 3 subjects OR
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis OR
• Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old) with 8 years of relevant working experience