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 ====== System Administration Course ======
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 **Course Title: Introduction to System Administration**
+===== Description =====
+**Course Overview:**
+This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and skills required for effective system administration in modern IT environments. Participants will gain hands-on experience with various operating systems, network configurations, and system management tools. The course emphasizes a practical, real-world approach to equip students with the skills necessary for successful system administration.
+**Course Objectives:**
+. **Foundations of System Administration:**
+   - Understand the role and importance of system administrators in maintaining and securing IT infrastructures.
+   - Explore the history and evolution of system administration.
+. **Operating System Fundamentals:**
+   - Gain proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems.
+   - Learn installation, configuration, and management techniques for different operating systems.
+. **Network Administration:**
+   - Explore networking concepts and protocols.
+   - Understand the basics of IP addressing, subnetting, and network troubleshooting.
+. **Security in System Administration:**
+   - Develop an understanding of cybersecurity principles.
+   - Learn to implement security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and encryption.
+. **System Maintenance and Monitoring:**
+   - Acquire skills in routine system maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and backups.
+   - Learn to use monitoring tools to ensure system performance and identify potential issues.
+. **Automation and Scripting:**
+   - Explore automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) to streamline administrative tasks.
+   - Understand the importance of scripting for efficiency and error reduction.
+. **User Support and Communication:**
+   - Develop effective communication skills for providing technical support to end-users.
+   - Learn best practices for documenting and communicating system configurations and changes.
+. **Virtualization and Cloud Computing:**
+   - Explore virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, VirtualBox) and their role in modern IT environments.
+   - Understand the basics of cloud computing and its impact on system administration.
+. **Project-Based Learning:**
+   - Engage in hands-on, practical projects to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
+   - Collaborate with peers on system administration challenges.
+. **Professional Development:**
+    - Explore career paths and opportunities in system administration.
+    - Learn about industry certifications and continuous professional development.
+**Assessment:**
+Assessment will be based on a combination of individual and group projects, practical exams, quizzes, and a final project where students will demonstrate their ability to design and implement a system administration solution for a given scenario.
+**Prerequisites:**
+Basic understanding of computer systems and networks is recommended, but not required.
+**Target Audience:**
+This course is suitable for individuals aspiring to become system administrators, IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills, and students pursuing a career in information technology.
+**Note:**
+Course content may be updated to reflect the latest industry trends and technologies. Students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions and hands-on activities to maximize their learning experience.
+===== Learning Outcomes =====
+**System Administration Course: Learning Outcomes**
+Upon successful completion of the System Administration course, participants should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
+. **Operating System Proficiency:**
+- *Outcome:* Gain proficiency in the installation, configuration, and management of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
+- *Demonstration:* Successfully install, configure, and manage Windows and Linux environments, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of their respective features and functionalities.
+. **Security Implementation:**
+- *Outcome:* Implement robust security measures in both Windows and Linux environments, including user authentication, access controls, and firewall configurations.
+- *Demonstration:* Design and implement a security plan for a simulated network, applying best practices for securing both Windows and Linux systems.
+. **Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:**
+- *Outcome:* Develop strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve system issues efficiently in both Windows and Linux environments.
+- *Demonstration:* Successfully troubleshoot and resolve common system-related problems, utilizing appropriate tools and methodologies in real-world scenarios.
+. **Automation and Scripting Proficiency:**
+- *Outcome:* Acquire proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages for both Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (Bash).
+- *Demonstration:* Develop and execute scripts that automate routine system administration tasks, showcasing efficiency gains and reduced risk of errors.
+. **Virtualization and Cloud Integration:**
+- *Outcome:* Understand virtualization concepts and effectively integrate Windows and Linux systems with cloud platforms.
+- *Demonstration:* Configure virtualized environments, manage virtual machines, and demonstrate the ability to deploy and administer system resources in a cloud environment.
+These learning outcomes reflect a well-rounded understanding of system administration, covering technical skills, security implementation, troubleshooting abilities, automation proficiency, and familiarity with virtualization and cloud computing. Participants should be equipped to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, contributing to the efficient and secure management of IT infrastructures.
+===== Outline =====
 **Week 1-2: Introduction to System Administration**
-- Overview of System Administration
+[[products:ict:system_administration:overview_of_system_administration|- Overview of System Administration]]
 - Role and Responsibilities of System Administrators