System Administrator

Introduction to System Administration
- Role and responsibilities of a system administrator
- Types of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Overview of system architecture
Operating System Installation and Configuration
- Installing various operating systems (Windows Server, Linux distributions)
- Partitioning, formatting, and file systems
- Post-installation configuration
User and Group Management
- Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts
- Managing groups and permissions
- Password policies and account security
File System and Storage Management
- Directory structure and file permissions
- Disk management (mounting, partitioning, RAID)
- Backup and restore procedures
Process and Service Management
- Managing system processes and services/daemons
- Scheduling tasks (cron jobs, Task Scheduler)
- Monitoring system performance
Network Configuration and Management
- Configuring network interfaces (IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Network troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, netstat)
- Managing network shares and printers
Security Administration
- Implementing firewalls and antivirus solutions
- User authentication and authorization
- Security updates and patch management
- Auditing and logging
Server Administration
- Setting up and managing servers (file, print, web, mail, database)
- Remote administration tools (SSH, RDP)
- Virtualization basics (VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox)
Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Backup strategies and tools
- Disaster recovery planning
- Data restoration procedures
Automation and Scripting
- Introduction to scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
- Writing basic scripts for automation
- Using configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef – ideas only)
Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- System monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, top, htop)
- Resource optimization and troubleshooting
Software Installation and Management
- Installing and updating software packages
- Managing dependencies and repositories
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintaining system documentation
- Generating reports for audits and compliance
Cloud and Remote Administration (Basics)
- Introduction to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud – ideas only)
- Managing cloud-based servers
- Remote access and VPN setup
Project Work and Practical Assignments
- Real-world scenarios (setting up a network, managing users, automating tasks)
- Troubleshooting and resolving system issues

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