
Server Administrator – Windows, Linux & Virtualization Expert Program
This course bridges the gap between software development and cloud operations. Whether you’re a developer deploying apps to AWS, a sysadmin learning CI/CD pipelines, or a fresher exploring DevOps, this hands-on course will teach you how to build, test, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud-native applications in real-world environments
Who Should Join?
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Students who’ve completed the System Engineer course
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Freshers or professionals who want to become system or server administrators
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Those targeting L2/L3 roles in infrastructure
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Cloud and DevOps aspirants who want a strong server base
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Engineering or diploma graduates from CS, IT, ECE, ENTC, or related streams
Prerequisites
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Completed “System Engineer” course
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Basic understanding of networking & Windows/Linux
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No prior server admin experience required
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Diploma or degree (preferred in engineering, but not mandatory)
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Age: 18+
Complete Course Curriculum
Windows Server Administration (AZ-801 Aligned)
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Server installation & deployment
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AD DS configuration & domain join
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GPO creation & security policies
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DNS, DHCP advanced configuration
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File shares, permissions, FSRM
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Storage Pools, BitLocker, iSCSI
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Server Monitoring tools
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Backup & Restore
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Azure Hybrid Identity (Azure AD Connect)
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RedHat Enterprise Linux Administration
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Installation (manual + Kickstart)
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CLI navigation, user/group management
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File system hierarchy, permissions
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Cron jobs, firewalld, SELinux
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Yum/DNF package management
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Systemd services, journaling
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NFS/Samba/FTP/DNS services
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Virtualization Foundations
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What is virtualization – concept & types
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Type 1 vs Type 2 hypervisors
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Host vs Guest OS
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Snapshot, cloning, vMotion concepts
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VMware vSphere & ESXi
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ESXi installation on real hardware
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vCenter setup, resource pools
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Datastores, ISO upload, VM creation
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VMware tools, snapshots
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Networking & vSwitch configuration
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Managing real VMware environment
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Microsoft Hyper-V
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Hyper-V installation & configuration
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Virtual machine setup
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Hyper-V networking: External, Internal, Private
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Checkpoints, Live Migration, Virtual Switch
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Hyper-V Replica (basic understanding)
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KVM on Linux
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Installing KVM & virt-manager
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Creating & managing VMs
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Bridged networking
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KVM CLI tools
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Comparison with other hypervisors
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NAS & Storage Area Networks
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NAS overview & device setup
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File sharing, RAID basics
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SAN vs NAS: key differences
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Introduction to iSCSI
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Storage provisioning for ESXi & Hyper-V
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Real Datacenter Practicals
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Server boot, BIOS, RAID
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Racking & cabling
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Connecting server to L3 switch
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NAS to ESXi integration
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Network bonding
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Lab scenario: VM deployment over SAN
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Backup & restore with real data
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Why This Course
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Most people learn how to log in to a server. Few learn how to build and run one in the real world. This course makes you the person others call when servers go down.”
— Jameel Ahmad -
This course is designed for those who want to become true infrastructure-level system administrators — who manage not just users and software, but actual servers, operating systems, storage, and virtualization in real environments. Built with AZ-801 and RedHat Linux foundations, it prepares you for high-performance infrastructure roles
Tools, Platforms & Equipment Used
Windows Server 2019/2022
RedHat Enterprise Linux 8/9
VMware ESXi & vSphere
Microsoft Hyper-V
KVM + Virt-Manager
NAS storage systems (e.g., Synology, QNAP)
RAID setup tools, iSCSI
Azure AD Connect
Training Format
8 Weeks Total
Weekdays or Weekend batches
Includes Lab Hours + Project Week
Seats limited to 12 per batch to ensure device access.

Certifications You'll Receive
Completion letter + mock interview assistance
Certified Server Administrator (Windows + Linux)
VMware & Hyper-V Virtualization Expert
RedHat Linux Admin Badge (Hands-on level)
AZ-801 Practical Completion Certificate
Live Datacenter Lab Certificate (Signed by Jameel Ahmad)
After completion of this course
Job Roles You Can Apply For
Job Role | Description |
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Infrastructure Support | End-to-end OS, VM, and hardware support |
NAS & Storage Engineer | Manage NAS/SAN storage in infra teams |
VMware/ESXi Admin | Virtualization setup & maintenance |
Server Support Engineer (L2/L3) | Support tickets, patching, GPO, security |
Windows/Linux System Administrator | Manage enterprise OS environments |
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Why Learn from Jameel Ahmad?
Jameel has trained thousands of IT students in real datacenter environments — where you don’t just see servers, you build and troubleshoot them. With 20+ years of experience and hands-on lab facilities, you’ll graduate with job-ready skills, not just slides.