WSQ Fundamentals of Server (SF) (Synchronous and Asynchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
The "Fundamentals of Servers" module equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand server administration and virtualization concepts. They will gain expertise in managing physical inventory, assets, and server hardware. Additionally, learners will acquire the ability to install and configure operating systems (OS) and effectively troubleshoot OS, application, and network configurations. The module also focuses on maintaining servers’ post-installation, ensuring data security. The module also introduces the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern server administration, including AI-assisted infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, intelligent capacity planning, automated server management, and the responsible use of AI in IT operations.
Through practical projects, learners will develop their abilities as IT Support Associate. They will be responsible for tasks such as acquiring and configuring new servers, deploying monitoring servers to track IT infrastructure performance, and ensuring servers meet business needs by recommending appropriate server architecture, storage systems, and networking configurations. The projects also involve managing storage and networks, including creating RAID devices, configuring SMB shares, creating Bash scripts, configuring static addressing, and scanning the network.
Upon completion, learners will have a solid foundation in server fundamentals and the ability to effectively support server administration, storage management, network troubleshooting, and data security. They will be well-prepared to contribute to optimizing server performance, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring the smooth operation of an organization's IT infrastructure.
What You'll Learn
Instructional Units
1. Server administration and virtualization concepts.
2. Physical inventory, assets, and server hardware.
3. Install, and configure operating systems (OS) and storage management.
4. Troubleshoot OS, application, and network configuration.
5. Servers post installation and data security.
6. AI Assisted Server Management
Learning Outcomes- Knowledge:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
1. Explain key server performance indicators, resource utilization metrics, and monitoring concepts used to evaluate server health.
2. Describe the components and purpose of a comprehensive server inventory system, including hardware, software, configuration, and asset information.
3. Compare RAID levels and explain how redundancy, performance, capacity, and fault tolerance influence business storage decisions.
4. Identify common causes of server network access issues and describe structured troubleshooting methods for diagnosing connectivity problems.
5. Explain backup and recovery concepts, including recovery point objectives, recovery time objectives, backup types, retention, and restoration requirements.
6. Describe the role of AI in modern server administration, including AI-assisted infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, intelligent capacity planning, automated server management, and the responsible use of AI in IT operations.
Learning Outcomes- Skills
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
1. Install and configure server operating systems and storage devices based on organizational requirements.
2. Manage and troubleshoot hardware and software components of servers, ensuring optimal operation.
3. Deploy and configure virtualization solutions and high-availability setups.
4. Implement secure and efficient storage solutions and configure user access controls.
5. Create and run basic Bash scripts
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification - Minimum one credit in N level
Experience: Minimum computer / laptop operating skills such as sending mails, typing letters in word, basic excel.