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System Administration
Keep servers, networks, and services running — the backbone of IT.
System administration is the practical foundation of all infrastructure work and a common stepping stone into cloud, DevOps, and security. You learn to run Linux and Windows systems, networks, and the tools that keep everything online.
The route
Operating systems 5–8 weeks
Get comfortable administering Linux and Windows from the command line.
- Linux administration
- Windows Server
- Shell scripting
- Permissions & users
Networking 5–8 weeks
How networks actually work — addressing, routing, DNS, and firewalls.
- TCP/IP
- DNS & DHCP
- Routing & switching
- Firewalls
Automation & services 5–8 weeks
Stop doing things by hand — automate, and run the services businesses rely on.
- Bash / PowerShell
- Ansible basics
- Web/DB servers
- Monitoring & backups
Cloud crossover 4–8 weeks
Bring your skills to the cloud — the natural next step for modern infra.
- A cloud platform
- Virtualization
- IaC intro
- A foundational cert
Who it's for
- Hands-on, practical learners
- IT support staff leveling up
- Future DevOps / cloud engineers
Career outcomes
- System Administrator
- IT Infrastructure Specialist
- Junior DevOps
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