ITS Only System
This comprehensive program is designed to provide students with a
thorough understanding of two major operating system families:
Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux. In today's diverse computing
environments, proficiency in multiple operating systems is crucial
for IT professionals managing and securing critical assets.
Understanding operating systems is fundamental to effectively
maintaining, upgrading, and managing computer systems and servers.
This knowledge also facilitates better coordination with other
departments and enables IT professionals to provide more effective
training and support to end-users.
Dual Track Approach
The course is structured into two parallel tracks, allowing
students to gain expertise in both Windows and Unix/Linux
environments:
- Microsoft Windows Track
- Unix/Linux Track
Each track will cover similar topics, highlighting the unique
approaches and tools specific to each operating system family.
Key Learning Areas
Installation and Deployment
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Windows: Windows Server and Desktop OS installation
processes
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Unix/Linux: Distribution selection, installation
methods (GUI and CLI)
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Virtualization concepts and their role in modern
deployments
User and Identity Management
- Windows: Active Directory, Azure AD
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Unix/Linux: User/group management, PAM modules
- Threat intelligence and analysis
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Comparison of centralized vs. decentralized identity
management
System Configuration and Management
- Windows: Group Policy Management, PowerShell
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
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Unix/Linux: Configuration files, shell scripting
- Remote management tools and best practices
Network Connectivity
- TCP/IP fundamentals
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Windows: Network and Sharing Center, Windows
Firewall
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Unix/Linux: Network configuration files,
iptables/nftables
- VPN and remote access solutions
File and Storage Management
- File system structures and permissions
- Windows: NTFS, ReFS, Storage Spaces
- Unix/Linux: ext4, ZFS, LVM
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Network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area
networks (SAN)
System Recovery and Data Protection
- Backup strategies and tools
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Redundancy and fault tolerance in system designed
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Physical security measures and their importance
Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Windows: System Restore, Windows Backup
- Unix/Linux: rsync, tar, dd
- Disaster recovery planning and implementation
Performance Monitoring and System Optimization
- Windows: Task Manager, Performance Monitor
- Unix/Linux: top, htop, sar
- Log management and analysis
Application Management and Deployment
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Windows: MSI packages, Windows Store for Busines
- Unix/Linux: Package managers (apt, yum, dnf)
- Containerization and application virtualization
Security Fundamentals
- User authentication and authorization
- Windows: Windows Defender, BitLocker
- Unix/Linux: SELinux, AppArmor
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Common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
Scripting and Automation
- Windows: PowerShell scripting
- Unix/Linux: Bash scripting
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Cross-platform scripting languages (Python, Perl)
- Infrastructure as Code concepts
Cloud Integration
- Basic cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Windows: Azure integration
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Unix/Linux: AWS, Google Cloud Platform integration
- Hybrid cloud scenarios
