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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?

  • Students who’ve completed the System Engineer course

  • Freshers or professionals who want to become system or server administrators

  • Those targeting L2/L3 roles in infrastructure

  • Cloud and DevOps aspirants who want a strong server base

  • Engineering or diploma graduates from CS, IT, ECE, ENTC, or related streams

Prerequisites

  • Completed “System Engineer” course

  • Basic understanding of networking & Windows/Linux

  • No prior server admin experience required

  • Diploma or degree (preferred in engineering, but not mandatory)

  • Age: 18+

Complete Course Curriculum

  • Windows Server Administration (AZ-801 Aligned)

    • Server installation & deployment

    • AD DS configuration & domain join

    • GPO creation & security policies

    • DNS, DHCP advanced configuration

    • File shares, permissions, FSRM

    • Storage Pools, BitLocker, iSCSI

    • Server Monitoring tools

    • Backup & Restore

    • Azure Hybrid Identity (Azure AD Connect)

  • RedHat Enterprise Linux Administration

    • Installation (manual + Kickstart)

    • CLI navigation, user/group management

    • File system hierarchy, permissions

    • Cron jobs, firewalld, SELinux

    • Yum/DNF package management

    • Systemd services, journaling

    • NFS/Samba/FTP/DNS services

  • Virtualization Foundations

    • What is virtualization – concept & types

    • Type 1 vs Type 2 hypervisors

    • Host vs Guest OS

    • Snapshot, cloning, vMotion concepts

  • VMware vSphere & ESXi

    • ESXi installation on real hardware

    • vCenter setup, resource pools

    • Datastores, ISO upload, VM creation

    • VMware tools, snapshots

    • Networking & vSwitch configuration

    • Managing real VMware environment

  • Microsoft Hyper-V

    • Hyper-V installation & configuration

    • Virtual machine setup

    • Hyper-V networking: External, Internal, Private

    • Checkpoints, Live Migration, Virtual Switch

    • Hyper-V Replica (basic understanding)

  • KVM on Linux

    • Installing KVM & virt-manager

    • Creating & managing VMs

    • Bridged networking

    • KVM CLI tools

    • Comparison with other hypervisors

  • NAS & Storage Area Networks

    • NAS overview & device setup

    • File sharing, RAID basics

    • SAN vs NAS: key differences

    • Introduction to iSCSI

    • Storage provisioning for ESXi & Hyper-V

  • Real Datacenter Practicals

    • Server boot, BIOS, RAID

    • Racking & cabling

    • Connecting server to L3 switch

    • NAS to ESXi integration

    • Network bonding

    • Lab scenario: VM deployment over SAN

    • Backup & restore with real data

Why This Course

  • 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.

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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
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.

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