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Professional training course · IMCS-023

Systems Administration: Windows and Linux Servers

System administrators keep servers secure, available and performing well. Many organisations run mixed Windows and Linux environments, requiring broad practical skills…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 12Upcoming dates
  • 9Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

System administrators keep servers secure, available and performing well. Many organisations run mixed Windows and Linux environments, requiring broad practical skills.

This LLMI course covers server roles and installation, user and permission management, directory services, file and print services, Linux administration fundamentals, patching, backup, monitoring, scripting basics and server hardening. Participants complete practical administration exercises in lab environments.

The course suits new and developing system administrators.

Course Objectives

Install and configure Windows and Linux servers

Manage users, groups and permissions

Administer directory and core network services

Apply patching and backup routines

Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues

Harden servers and automate routine tasks

Target Audience

System administrators

IT support staff

Infrastructure technicians

Junior network administrators

IT professionals changing roles

Technical support leads

Course Methodology

Hands-on labs

Demonstrations

Troubleshooting exercises

Scripting practice

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Server Fundamentals
    • Server roles
    • Installation
    • Configuration
    • Remote management
    • Documentation
    • Lab: Server setup
  2. 2Day 2: Windows Server Administration
    • Directory services
    • Group policy
    • File and print services
    • DNS and DHCP
    • Permissions
    • Lab: Directory administration
  3. 3Day 3: Linux Administration
    • Linux fundamentals
    • Users and permissions
    • Package management
    • Services
    • Logs
    • Lab: Linux administration
  4. 4Day 4: Maintenance and Monitoring
    • Patching
    • Backup and restore
    • Performance monitoring
    • Troubleshooting
    • Capacity
    • Lab: Troubleshooting scenarios
  5. 5Day 5: Security and Automation
    • Server hardening
    • Access control
    • Scripting basics
    • Automation
    • Best practices
    • Capstone: Administration project

Dates and fees

4JAN 4 - 8 Jan 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250+ VAT Register
1FEB 1 - 5 Feb 20275 days Cape TownSouth Africa £2,840+ VAT Register
1MAR 1 - 5 Mar 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
5APR 5 - 9 Apr 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200+ VAT Register
3MAY 3 - 7 May 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
7JUN 7 - 11 Jun 20275 days IstanbulTurkey £2,850+ VAT Register
5JUL 5 - 9 Jul 20275 days MadridSpain £4,250+ VAT Register
2AUG 2 - 6 Aug 20275 days IstanbulTurkey £2,850+ VAT Register
6SEP 6 - 10 Sep 20275 days ParisFrance £4,500+ VAT Register
4OCT 4 - 8 Oct 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850+ VAT Register
1NOV 1 - 5 Nov 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250+ VAT Register
6DEC 6 - 10 Dec 20275 days Kuala LumpurMalaysia £2,250+ VAT Register

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Systems Administration: Windows and Linux Servers course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Systems Administration: Windows and Linux Servers course?

The next public date is 4 - 8 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Cape Town, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Madrid, Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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