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Network & Systems Administration Core Skills

Master the essential skills in network and systems administration to kickstart your IT career.

117 lessons3 free lessons28 hr 00 min video
Network & Systems Administration Core Skills
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Course Overview

The Network & Systems Administration Core Skills course is designed for aspiring Network Engineers and System Administrators, providing the foundational knowledge necessary for these critical IT roles. This beginner-friendly course equips you with practical skills to manage and troubleshoot networks and systems effectively.

Course Structure

The curriculum is structured to guide you through key topics such as Networking Basics, Network Security, Hardware Devices, Switching and Routing, Cloud Administration, and more. You’ll start with theoretical lectures and then move on to demonstrations, followed by hands-on practice labs to cement your understanding.

Mindset for Success

Success in this course requires a commitment to learning the theoretical foundations before jumping into practical applications. Understanding the "why" behind systems and network configurations is crucial to performing effectively in technology roles.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand core networking and systems administration concepts.
  • Perform common entry-level system administration tasks.
  • Troubleshoot networking issues with a structured approach.
  • Apply foundational knowledge to cybersecurity and cloud administration contexts.

Skills Covered

  • Network configuration
  • System setup
  • Troubleshooting
  • Network security basics
  • Hardware device handling

How This Course Helps You on the Job

  • Preparation for entry-level System Administrator roles
  • Preparation for entry-level Network Engineer positions
  • Foundation for careers in cybersecurity and cloud administration
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Course Curriculum

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3 of 117 lessons free
Introduction1 lessons · 1 free
  1. Introduction (Important Information)Free lesson — no registration required
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Networking Basics (JSS Trainer Lecture)12 lessons · 0 free
  1. OSI Layer Part 1Premium lesson — member login required
  2. OSI Layer TSHOOT Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  3. OSI Layer Wireshark Analyzing Part 3Premium lesson — member login required
  4. OSI Layer Network Security Part 4Premium lesson — member login required
  5. OSI Layer Cloud and Q&A Part 5Premium lesson — member login required
  6. Knowledge Check QuizPremium lesson — member login required
  7. Encapsulation DecapsulationPremium lesson — member login required
  8. TCP UDP Part 1Premium lesson — member login required
  9. TCP UDP TSHOOT Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  10. TCP Wireshark Part 3Premium lesson — member login required
  11. TCP UDP Network Security and Q&A Part 4Premium lesson — member login required
  12. Knowledge Check QuizPremium lesson — member login required
Network Cabling and Hardware Devices (JSS Trainer Lecture)12 lessons · 0 free
  1. Cabling Straight vs Cross Over vs MDIX Media Dependent Interface Cross OverPremium lesson — member login required
  2. JNAP: Troubleshooting TasksPremium lesson — member login required
  3. Connect to an Ethernet NetworkPremium lesson — member login required
  4. Connect to a cable modemPremium lesson — member login required
  5. Connect Fiber Optic CablesPremium lesson — member login required
  6. Connect Patch Panel Cables 1Premium lesson — member login required
  7. Connect Patch Panel Cable 2Premium lesson — member login required
  8. Select and Install a Network AdapterPremium lesson — member login required
  9. Connect a Media ConverterPremium lesson — member login required
  10. Install a SwitchPremium lesson — member login required
  11. Select a Networking DevicePremium lesson — member login required
  12. Configure a Home RouterPremium lesson — member login required
Network Addressing and Services (JSS Trainer Lecture)30 lessons · 0 free
  1. IPV4 HeaderPremium lesson — member login required
  2. IPv4 Subnetting Part 1Premium lesson — member login required
  3. IPv4 Subnetting Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  4. IPv4 Subnetting Network Security and Q&APremium lesson — member login required
  5. Knowledge Check QuizPremium lesson — member login required
  6. IPV6 in a NutshellPremium lesson — member login required
  7. IPV6 & Types of CommunicationPremium lesson — member login required
  8. Type of Address - Network & Host PortionPremium lesson — member login required
  9. IPV6 Network Security - Cloud and Q&APremium lesson — member login required
  10. JNAP: Multicast Addressing in a NutshellPremium lesson — member login required
  11. DHCP IntroPremium lesson — member login required
  12. DHCP Process in NutshellPremium lesson — member login required
  13. DHCP Network Security and CloudPremium lesson — member login required
  14. Network Attack DHCP AttackPremium lesson — member login required
  15. DHCP Per NIC Assignment and APIPA in a NutshellPremium lesson — member login required
  16. DHCP Relay IP AssignmentPremium lesson — member login required
  17. DHCP Client IdentifierPremium lesson — member login required
  18. Knowledge Check QuizPremium lesson — member login required
  19. DNS LecturePremium lesson — member login required
  20. DNS Part 1Premium lesson — member login required
  21. DNS Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  22. DNS WiresharkPremium lesson — member login required
  23. DNS Troubleshoot and CloudPremium lesson — member login required
  24. Knowledge Check QuizPremium lesson — member login required
  25. Ping Tool (Demo)Premium lesson — member login required
  26. Ping Tool WiresharkPremium lesson — member login required
  27. Ping Tool Troubleshoot & Network Security Q&APremium lesson — member login required
  28. Tracert Tool (Demo)Premium lesson — member login required
  29. Netstat Tool (Demo)Premium lesson — member login required
  30. JNAP: Other CMD Tools (Demo)Premium lesson — member login required
Network Security, Firewalls and Intrusion Detection (JSS Trainer Lecture)7 lessons · 2 free
  1. JNAP:Network Security and Network Hardening LectureFree lesson — no registration required
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  2. JNAP: What is Firewall and the TypesPremium lesson — member login required
  3. JNAP: What are Threats, Vulnerabilities and ExploitsPremium lesson — member login required
  4. JNAP: Windows Firewall DemoPremium lesson — member login required
  5. JNAP: Stateless Firewall DemoPremium lesson — member login required
  6. JNAP: Business Firewall and Modern Security WalkThrough (Demo)Free lesson — no registration required
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  7. JNAP: Analyzing Tools Windows Firewall Logs and Splunk DemoPremium lesson — member login required
Switching and Routing (JSS Trainer Lecture)20 lessons · 0 free
  1. Cisco SwitchesPremium lesson — member login required
  2. Stackwise VS ChassisPremium lesson — member login required
  3. Memory Components and Config filesPremium lesson — member login required
  4. Boot ProcessPremium lesson — member login required
  5. Learn Networking with Packer TracerPremium lesson — member login required
  6. Basics of Cisco IOSPremium lesson — member login required
  7. How switch switchesPremium lesson — member login required
  8. JNAP: How Switch does switching and Populate CAMPremium lesson — member login required
  9. JNAP: Traditional ARPPremium lesson — member login required
  10. Proxy and Gratuitous ARPPremium lesson — member login required
  11. ARP Network Security and Q&APremium lesson — member login required
  12. Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1d)Premium lesson — member login required
  13. JNAP: VLAN ConceptsPremium lesson — member login required
  14. JNAP: Etherchannel and POEPremium lesson — member login required
  15. JNAP: Cisco RoutersPremium lesson — member login required
  16. JNAP: Protocols, AD and MetricsPremium lesson — member login required
  17. JNAP: NAT and PATPremium lesson — member login required
  18. JNAP: Routing Lookup ProcessPremium lesson — member login required
  19. JNAP: VLAN, TRUNK, NAT ISP Connectivity Hands on labPremium lesson — member login required
  20. JNAP: TrunkPremium lesson — member login required
Specialized Networks (JSS Trainer Lecture)3 lessons · 0 free
  1. JNAP: VOIP and DemoPremium lesson — member login required
  2. JNAP: NAS and SAN Lecture and Real-World WalkthroughPremium lesson — member login required
  3. JNAP: What is Virtualization and WalkthroughPremium lesson — member login required
Wireless Networking (JSS Trainer Lecture)2 lessons · 0 free
  1. JNAP: Wireless,Hot Spot, Ad Hoc, Seamless Roaming, WLC LecturePremium lesson — member login required
  2. JNAP: Wireless LAN DemoPremium lesson — member login required
Wide Area Networks (WANs) (JSS Trainer Lecture)1 lessons · 0 free
  1. JNAP: WAN, HDLC VS PPP Lecture and DemoPremium lesson — member login required
Network Operations and Management (JSS Trainer Lecture)2 lessons · 0 free
  1. JNAP: SOHO Small Office Home Office, Common Network Components, Network ArchitecturesPremium lesson — member login required
  2. JNAP: MDF vs IDF and Evolution of TechnologyPremium lesson — member login required
Cloud Administration Basics (JSS Trainer Lecture)1 lessons · 0 free
  1. JNAP: What is Cloud Computing and AWS Hands-on demoPremium lesson — member login required
Practice Labs24 lessons · 0 free
  1. Introduction to the OSI Model (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  2. Networking Appliances and Functionality (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  3. Cloud Networking Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  4. Networking Ports and Protocols (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  5. Networking Topologies and Architecture (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  6. Install and Configure DHCP and DNS ServersPremium lesson — member login required
  7. Using TCP/IP Tools in WindowsPremium lesson — member login required
  8. Using TCP/IP Tools in LinuxPremium lesson — member login required
  9. IPv4 Network Addressing (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  10. Software Defined Networking Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  11. Routing Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  12. Switching Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  13. Network Monitoring Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  14. Disaster Recovery Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  15. Implementing IPv4 Network Services (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  16. Network Access and Management (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  17. Network Security Concepts (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  18. General Network Attacks (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  19. Network Hardening Techniques (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
  20. Configuring a Network FirewallPremium lesson — member login required
  21. Configuring SyslogPremium lesson — member login required
  22. Monitoring Network PerformancePremium lesson — member login required
  23. Creating a Fault-Tolerant NetworkPremium lesson — member login required
  24. Network Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques (N10-009)Premium lesson — member login required
Certificate Request Form1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Certificate RequestPremium lesson — member login required
Searching Jobs and Applying to jobs1 lessons · 0 free
  1. Resume Tips, Job Hunting Strategies, and Interview Prep with ChatGPTPremium lesson — member login required

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for those starting as Network Engineers or System Administrators, as well as IT professionals needing foundational network and systems skills.

What topics are covered in the course?

The course covers networking basics, security, hardware devices, switching and routing, cloud administration, and more.

What is the course format?

The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs to solidify learning.

Do I need any prerequisites?

No specific prerequisites are required, but a keen interest in IT and networking will be beneficial.