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IT Management and Cyber Security · IMCS-023

Systems Administration: Windows and Linux Servers

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

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

Dates and fees

DatesCityFee
4 - 8 Jan 2027Amsterdam, Netherlands£4,250
1 - 5 Feb 2027Cape Town, South Africa£2,840
1 - 5 Mar 2027Barcelona, Spain£3,850
5 - 9 Apr 2027London, United Kingdom£4,200
3 - 7 May 2027Barcelona, Spain£3,850
7 - 11 Jun 2027Istanbul, Turkey£2,850
5 - 9 Jul 2027Madrid, Spain£4,250
2 - 6 Aug 2027Istanbul, Turkey£2,850
6 - 10 Sep 2027Paris, France£4,500
4 - 8 Oct 2027Barcelona, Spain£3,850
1 - 5 Nov 2027Munich, Germany£4,250
6 - 10 Dec 2027Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia£2,250
London Leadership Management InnovationRegister at llmi.uk/course/systems-administration-windows-and-linux-servers