Course Title: Introduction to System Administration

Week 1-2: Introduction to System Administration

- Overview of System Administration

- Role and Responsibilities of System Administrators

- Importance of System Administration in IT Infrastructure

Week 3-4: Operating Systems

- Understanding Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, Unix)

- Installation and Configuration of Operating Systems

- Basic Command Line Usage

Week 5-6: File Systems and Storage Management

- File System Concepts

- Disk Management and Partitioning

- File System Administration

Week 7-8: User and Group Management

- User Accounts and Permissions

- Group Management

- Access Control and Security

Week 9-10: Networking Basics

- Introduction to Networking

- TCP/IP Fundamentals

- Network Configuration and Troubleshooting

Week 11-12: System Security

- Security Principles and Best Practices

- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems

- Security Auditing and Incident Response

Week 13-14: Backup and Recovery

- Data Backup Strategies

- Recovery Procedures

- Disaster Recovery Planning

Week 15-16: Virtualization

- Introduction to Virtualization

- Virtualization Technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

- Virtual Machine Management

Week 17-18: Scripting and Automation

- Scripting Languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)

- Task Automation and Scripting for System Administration

- Introduction to Configuration Management Tools (e.g., Ansible)

Week 19-20: Monitoring and Performance Tuning

- System Monitoring Tools

- Performance Analysis and Tuning

- Troubleshooting Common Performance Issues

Week 21-22: Cloud Computing

- Introduction to Cloud Computing

- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

- Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid)

Week 23-24: Final Projects and Case Studies

- Real-world scenarios and case studies

- Project work to apply learned concepts

- Presentation and discussion of final projects

Assessment:

- Quizzes and Assignments

- Midterm Exam

- Final Project Presentation and Report