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This programme equips IT professionals with the skills required to install, configure, administer, secure and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. It addresses server deployment, user and group management, directory services, file permissions, network services, stor... 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview This programme equips IT professionals with the skills required to install, configure, administer, secure and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments. It addresses server deployment, user and group management, directory services, file permissions, network services, storage management, patching, backups and performance monitoring. Participants explore Windows Server administration tools, Linux command-line operations, system services, access management and basic scripting. They learn how to maintain secure server environments, manage shared resources, troubleshoot service interruptions and establish effective backup and recovery procedures. 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Server roles, architecture and enterprise computing environments. 2. Windows Server and Linux distributions and use cases. 3. Server hardware, virtual machines and installation planning. 4. Installation procedures, initial configuration and system validation. ### Module 2: Windows Server Installation and Configuration 1. Windows Server deployment options and initial configuration. 2. Server roles, features and administrative tools. 3. Hostname, IP addressing, DNS and basic network configuration. 4. Server Manager, PowerShell fundamentals and remote administration. ### Module 3: Linux Administration Fundamentals 1. Linux distributions, file systems and system architecture. 2. Command-line navigation, file operations and text processing. 3. Package management, repositories and software installation. 4. Process management, system services and system fundamentals. ### Module 4: Identity, Users and Access Management 1. User accounts, groups and administrative privileges. 2. Active Directory Domain Services fundamentals. 3. Linux users, groups, ownership and file permissions. 4. Authentication, password policies and least-privilege access. ### Module 5: Directory Services and Network Services 1. Domain controllers, domains and organizational units. 2. Group Policy concepts and centralized administration. 3. DNS, DHCP and name-resolution management. 4. File sharing, printing services and network resource administration. ### Module 6: Storage and File System Management 1. Disk initialization, partitioning and volume management. 2. Windows storage management and file system permissions. 3. Linux file systems, mounts and disk utilization. 4. Storage monitoring, quotas and capacity planning. ### Module 7: Server Security and Patch Management 1. Server hardening and secure configuration baselines. 2. Operating system updates, patches and vulnerability remediation. 3. Firewalls, remote access security and administrative controls. 4. Security logs, audit trails and incident response fundamentals. ### Module 8: Backup, Recovery and Business Continuity 1. Backup types, schedules and retention policies. 2. Windows and Linux backup tools and procedures. 3. Recovery testing, system restoration and data integrity. 4. Disaster recovery planning and service continuity. ### Module 9: Performance Monitoring and Automation 1. CPU, memory, storage and network performance monitoring. 2. Event logs, system logs and diagnostic techniques. 3. PowerShell and Bash scripting fundamentals. 4. Scheduled tasks, routine automation and configuration documentation. ### Module 10: Integrated Systems Administration Project 1. Deploying a Windows Server and Linux laboratory environment. 2. Configuring users, permissions, network services and shared resources. 3. Applying security controls, updates and backup procedures. 4. Troubleshooting simulated failures and presenting an administration report ## Who Should Attend? - Systems administrators and server technicians. - ICT officers in public and private organizations. - IT infrastructure and technical support teams. - Network administrators managing server environments. - Data centre support personnel. - Junior systems engineers. - IT graduates seeking server administration skills. - Professionals responsible for maintaining enterprise operating systems. ## Training Methodology - Instructor-led technical sessions. - Windows Server and Linux laboratory exercises. - Virtual machine installation and configuration. - Command-line and basic scripting practice. - User and permission management scenarios. - Server troubleshooting and recovery simulations. - Practical assessment in a simulated enterprise environment. ## Is this course for you? **Level:** Intermediate ### Problems this course solves - Poor server administration: Establishes systematic server configuration, maintenance and documentation practices. - Unauthorized access: Strengthens account management, permissions and authentication controls. - Server downtime and data loss: Improves monitoring, backup, recovery and troubleshooting capabilities. - Security vulnerabilities and repetitive manual work: Introduces patch management, system hardening and basic automation. ### This course is NOT designed for - Board Members & Senior Executives ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### Certification **Certificate in Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux** Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long is the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course training? The Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately. ### Is the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course delivered online or in-person? This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Arusha), live online, or in-house at your organisation. ### How much does the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course cost? The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours. ### When is the next Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course training? A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The next one runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team. ### Do I get a certificate after completing the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course? Yes. Participants who complete the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS. ### What will I learn in the Systems Administration: Windows Server and Linux Training Course? Key learning outcomes include: Install and configure Windows Server and Linux systems; Manage user accounts, groups, permissions and authentication; Configure essential server and network services; Apply system updates, security hardening and access controls; Implement backup, recovery and system monitoring procedures. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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