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Ultimate System Administrator Course
Master Windows, Linux, Servers, Networking, Scripting, and More – Everything You Need to Become a Pro Sysadmin!
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Install, configure, and manage Windows Server and Linux systems
- Manage users, groups, and permissions across Windows and Linux platforms
- Deploy and manage core server roles including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file services, and Remote Desktop Services
- Administer Microsoft 365 and Azure including user management, Exchange Online, Teams, and cloud-based infrastructure
- Write PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and save hours of manual work
- Deploy and manage virtual machines using Hyper-V and VMware ESXi in virtualised server environments
- Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans
- Harden systems and apply security practices across Windows and Linux to reduce risk and protect infrastructure
- Use monitoring tools to maintain visibility across infrastructure and troubleshoot issues with a structured approach
- Use AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot to generate scripts, diagnose issues, and work more efficiently
- Apply Group Policy to enforce security settings and manage configurations across endpoints centrally
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Course content
35 sections • 706 lectures • 53h 46m total length
Requirements
- A general awareness of IT systems and technology is recommended to get the most out of this course
- A computer capable of running virtualisation software to build your own lab environment and follow along with labs
- A willingness to engage with both Windows and Linux environments and commit to hands-on learning throughout the course
Description
The Ultimate System Administrator Course is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme covering modern system administration across Windows, Linux, cloud, scripting, virtualisation, security, and AI-assisted workflows.
Hands-on exercises are completed inside a virtualised lab environment throughout, covering Windows Server administration, Linux server administration, user and group management, and permission configuration across both platforms.
Core server roles covered include Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file services, and Remote Desktop Services. The course also addresses Microsoft 365 and Azure administration, including user management, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and cloud-based infrastructure. Scripting and automation is covered across PowerShell, Bash, and Python, with a focus on practical, immediately applicable automation tasks. Virtualisation using Hyper-V and VMware ESXi is covered in practical detail, alongside backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, system hardening, and security practices across both Windows and Linux environments.
Monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques are addressed throughout, and the course includes dedicated coverage of AI-assisted system administration using ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot for script generation, issue diagnosis, and documentation.
The course is designed for beginners entering IT, helpdesk and support professionals looking to move into system administration, working administrators wanting to formalise and broaden their skills, and career changers seeking a comprehensive, practical foundation in sysadmin work.
Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.
Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for adding to a résumé or LinkedIn profile.
Who this course is for:
- Helpdesk and IT support professionals who are ready to move up into a dedicated system administration role
- Career changers from any background who are entering IT and want a thorough, practical sysadmin foundation
- Working system administrators who want to formalise knowledge, fill gaps, and add cloud and automation skills
- Students studying IT or computer science who want real hands-on sysadmin experience beyond their coursework
- Aspiring DevOps engineers who need a strong systems foundation before moving into automation and cloud roles
- IT professionals who work primarily with one platform and want to become comfortable across both Windows and Linux
- Anyone who wants to move beyond basic IT support and take on the infrastructure responsibilities of a sysadmin role
- Small business IT generalists who manage their own infrastructure and want to professionalise their approach
- Anyone preparing for sysadmin, infrastructure, or cloud roles who needs practical, job-ready skills to stand out