Systems Administrator – Skills Training
This is a detail pathway using Partner Portal and Practice labs provided by jobskillshare.org
- Membership plus & Premium members have 1-Year Access to the video content (Membership Details)
- Hands-on Learning: Premium members have 1-Year Access to practice labs portal (Membership Details)
What Is a Systems Administrator?
A systems administrator’s responsibilities include:
- Installing, configuring and maintain servers and networks;
- Overseeing system performance and troubleshooting issues;
- Creating a backup and safeguarding the data if there are any hindrances;
- Performing system upgrades following new releases;
- Maintaining internal documentation through KB;
- Performing account setup;
- Sustaining network integrity, server deployment, and security;
- Monitoring and maintaining network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems; and
- Ensuring high-level security and efficiency resulting in 100% output.
Certifications (Highly Recommended)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) will retire on January 31, 2021
- Azure AZ900 & AZ104
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization
Some functions of a systems administrator may overlap with the company’s network administrator, depending on the size of the company. While a network administrator’s primary focus is the company’s servers and network, a systems administrator primarily focuses on other working parts of the IT system, including the computers themselves and software
Note: This learning path is for transitioning to systems administration, we do not recommend this learning path for individuals looking to break into IT support career. We have a entry-level pathway (Details) from new or future IT professionals – Start here
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CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-007)
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The CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) course series will introduce students to networking, including network standards, network communications, working with TCP/IP, network devices, wide area networks, remote access, network security, building highly available and scalable networks, and maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 01 – Introduction to Networking
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 02 – Network Standards
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 03 – Network Communications
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 04 – Working with TCP/IP
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 05 – Network Devices
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 06 – Wide Area Networks
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 07 – Remote Access
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 08 – Network Security
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 09 – Building Highly Available and Scalable Networks
- CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007: Lesson 10 – Maintenance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
Jobskillshare Team Tips
Plus & Premium Members: JSS Team also created Network+ course covering all practice lab tasks, this is a great way to learn technical skills by watching lab related task videos. (Start Here)
Premium Members: To access hands-on lab, login to practice portal and start N10-007 – CompTIA Network+
VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp
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This series covers everything you need to know about the VMware vSphere 6.5 Ultimate Bootcamp. Students will learn about virtualization, planning and installing ESXi, using tools to administer a VMware environment, vCenter Server 6.5 and licensing, configuring networking, configuring storage, VM creation, configuration, and snapshots, security and permissions, server and VM monitoring, advanced ESXi and vCenter server management, patching and upgrading ESXi, and disaster recovery and backup.
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 01 – Course Introduction and Methodology
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 02 – Virtualization Overview
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 03 – Planning and Installing ESXi
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 04 – Using Tools to Administer a VMware Environment
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 05 – vCenter Server 6.5 and Licensing
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 06 – Configuring Networking
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 07 – Configuring Storage
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 08 – VM Creation, Configuration, and Snapshots
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 09 – Security and Permissions
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 10 – Server and VM Monitoring
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 11 – Advanced ESXi and vCenter Server Management
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 12 – Patching and Upgrading ESXi
- VMware vSphere 6.5 Administration Basics Ultimate Bootcamp – Chapter 13 – Disaster Recovery and Backup
70-740 – Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
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This series covers how to install Windows Server 2016 as well as how to navigate the storage and computing protocols. Students will learn about installing windows servers in host and computer environments and maintaining and monitoring server environments. Students will also learn how to implement storage solutions, Hyper-V virtualization, windows containers and high availability.
- 70-740: Chapter 01 – Installing Windows Servers in Host and Computer Environments
- 70-740: Chapter 02 – Implementing Local and Enterprise Storage Solutions
- 70-740: Chapter 03 – Implementing Hyper-V Virtualization
- 70-740: Chapter 04 – Implementing Windows Containers
- 70-740: Chapter 05 – Implementing High Availability
- 70-740: Chapter 06 – Maintaining and Monitoring Server Environments
70-741 – Networking with Windows Server 2016
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The 70-741 training series focuses on the networking features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. It covers DNS, DHCP, and IPAM implementations as well as remote access solutions such as VPN and Direct Access. It also covers DFS and branch cache solutions, high performance network features and functionality, and implementation of Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
- 70-741: Chapter 01 – Plan and Implement IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
- 70-741: Chapter 02 – Installing and Configuring DHCP
- 70-741: Chapter 03 – Installing and Configuring DNS
- 70-741: Chapter 04 – Implementing and Managing IP Address Management
- 70-741: Chapter 05 – Implementing Remote Access
- 70-741: Chapter 06 – Installing and Configuring Branch Office Networking
- 70-741: Chapter 07 – Implementing Advanced Networking Features
70-742 – Identity with Windows Server 2016
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This training series focuses on the identity functionality in Windows Server 2016. It covers the installation and configuration of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), in addition to Group Policy implementation for non-Nano Server environments. It also covers functionality such as Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS), and Web Application proxy implementations.
- 70-742: Chapter 01 – Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers
- 70-742: Chapter 02 – Managing Active Directory Objects
- 70-742: Chapter 03 – Securing Active Directory Domain Services
- 70-742: Chapter 04 – Working with Complex AD DS Infrastructures
- 70-742: Chapter 05 – Implementing Group Policy
- 70-742: Chapter 06 – Understanding Microsoft Azure AD and Directory Synchronization
- 70-742: Chapter 07 – Monitoring and Recovering AD DS
- 70-742: Chapter 08 – Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services
- 70-742: Chapter 09 – Implementing Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
- 70-742: Chapter 10 – Implementing Active Directory Rights Management Services
70-744 – Securing Windows Server 2016
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This training series focuses on how to secure Windows Server 2016 environments. It covers methods and technologies for hardening server environments and securing virtual machine infrastructures using Shielded and encryption-supported virtual machines and Guarded Fabric. In addition, the series covers the protection of Active Directory and identity infrastructure with the Enhanced Security Administrative Environment (ESAE) Administrative Forest design approach and the management of privileged identities using Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Administration (JEA) approaches, along with Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) and Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). The series also covers threat detection solutions, such as auditing, implementing Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA), the understanding of Operations Management Suite (OMS) solutions, and workload-specific security including the use of Nano Server for particular server workloads.
- 70-744: Chapter 01 – Introduction to Attacks, Breaches, and Detection
- 70-744: Chapter 02 – Protecting Users and Workstations
- 70-744: Chapter 03 – Managing Administrative Access
- 70-744: Chapter 04 – Configuring Anti-Malware and Patch Management
- 70-744: Chapter 05 – Auditing and Advanced Threat Analytics
- 70-744: Chapter 06 – Securing the Infrastructure
- 70-744: Chapter 07 – Configuring Data Protection
- 70-744: Chapter08 – Advanced File Server Management
- 70-744: Chapter 09 – Securing the Network Infrastructure
SQL Server Core 2016
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- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 01 – Getting Started
- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 02 – SSMS and Data Tools
- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 03 – Installation
- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 04 – Server Configuration
- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 05 – Using Management Studio
- SQL Server Core 2016 – Chapter 06 – Writing and Executing Queries
MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops
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- Chapter 1 – The Desktop Lifecycle
- Chapter 2 – Deployment and Assessment Tools
- Chapter 3 – Upgrading to Windows 10
- Chapter 4 – Migrating to Windows 10
- Chapter 5 – Post Deployment and Activation
- Chapter 6 – Windows 10 Updates
- Chapter 7 – Updates for Business
- Chapter 8 – Device Profiles
- Chapter 9 – User Profiles
- Chapter 10 – Azure AD
- Chapter 11 – Azure AD Identities
- Chapter 12 – Azure Identity Protection
- Chapter 13 – Device Management and Enrollment
- Chapter 14 – Intune Device Enrollment and Inventory
- Chapter 15 – Device Authentication, Intune Compliance, and Conditional Access
- Chapter 16 – Accessing Resources and Access Services
- Chapter 17 – Application Management and Inventory
- Chapter 18 – Application Deployment
- Chapter 19 – Data Protection
- Chapter 20 – Windows Defender ATP
Microsoft Office 365 Admin
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- Module 1 – Getting Your Domain Ready
- Module 2 – Working with Users and Contacts
- Module 3 – Maintaining Office 365 Data and Recipients
Microsoft Office 365 Web Apps
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- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 01: Getting Started
- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 02: Collaborating with Shared Files
- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 03: Using the Outlook Web Apps
- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 04: Communicating with Skype for Business
- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 05: Using Skype for Business Meetings
- Office 365 Web Apps – Module 06: Interacting with Mobile Devices
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