
Introduction
In a digitally-connected organisation, systems and networks are like the circulatory and nervous systems of the body: they deliver resources, communicate signals and keep the digital operations alive. The System & Network Administration course gives you the knowledge and skills to manage both systems (servers, OS, services) and networks (connectivity, switches/routers, infrastructure) seamlessly. Using the primary keyword “system & network administration” early helps position this course for learners who want a hybrid role that combines server-side and network-side responsibilities.
Working in Mumbai’s dynamic IT services, enterprise and telecom sectors often demands professionals who can handle both system infrastructure and networking tasks. You might support servers, deploy services, maintain network connectivity, troubleshoot issues, ensure security and optimise performance. This course trains you across that dual domain so you can be the go-to infrastructure engineer who understands both sides of the house.
Think of your role as being both the electrician (wiring the network) and the plumber (ensuring servers and services flow) — you’re maintaining the pipes and the circuits. With skills in system administration and networking, your value to hiring managers in Mumbai rises significantly. Completing this training means you’re ready for roles where you manage servers, networks and ensure everything runs smoothly, securely and efficiently.
Course Purpose & Fit
Purpose / Goals
- Equip you with strong understanding of server systems (Windows/Linux), services, virtualization and network infrastructure.
- Enable you to configure, maintain, secure and troubleshoot both servers and networks.
- Prepare you for roles that bridge systems and networking.
- Build practical experience with labs, real-world tasks and portfolio outcomes.
- Provide readiness for infrastructure support/administration roles in the Mumbai market.
Who Should Enroll
- IT professionals (help-desk, support, junior admins) who want to expand into system and network admin roles.
- Beginners with basic IT literacy who want a career in infrastructure.
- Career-switchers from related fields (software support, operations) wanting to work in infrastructure.
Why Take This Course
- Dual-domain advantage: You become competent in both systems and networks, expanding your job opportunities.
- Industry use-cases: Managing server farms, monitoring network traffic, supporting remote branches, configuring services and ensuring business continuity.
- Tools covered: Windows Server, Linux administration, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), network devices, monitoring.
- Portfolio output: You’ll complete labs, administered live services, troubleshoot incidents, configure network and server stacks.
- Job-readiness: Many Mumbai enterprises look for infrastructure engineers who can manage system and network together.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Chapter 1: Server Systems Fundamentals
- Learning objectives: Understand OS, server roles and administration tasks.
- Introduction to server admin (keywords: server administration basics, system admin fundamentals)
- Windows & Linux server overview (keywords: Windows Server admin, Linux server admin)
- User and service management (keywords: user management server, service management Linux)
0 - Learning objectives: Understand OS, server roles and administration tasks.
- Chapter 2: Virtualisation & Storage
- Learning objectives: Understand virtual machines, storage systems and their administration.
- Virtualisation concepts (keywords: virtualization basics, VMware vs Hyper-V)
- Storage types & management (keywords: SAN vs NAS storage admin, storage fundamentals)
- Backup and recovery (keywords: server backup strategies, disaster recovery admin)
0 - Learning objectives: Understand virtual machines, storage systems and their administration.
- Chapter 3: Network Infrastructure for Admins
- Learning objectives: Understand network fundamentals relevant to system admins.
- IP addressing, subnetting, network devices (keywords: IP addressing basics, router switch fundamentals)
- Network services (DHCP, DNS, NAT) (keywords: DHCP server admin, DNS server admin)
- Network monitoring & diagnostic tools (keywords: network monitoring tools, server network troubleshooting)
0 - Chapter 4: Server-Network Integration & Connectivity
- Learning objectives: Connect systems and networks and troubleshoot end-to-end.
- Domain controllers, Active Directory (keywords: AD basics, domain controller admin)
- VPN & remote access (keywords: VPN admin, remote server access networking)
- Network services integration (keywords: network service admin, server network integration)
0 - Learning objectives: Connect systems and networks and troubleshoot end-to-end.
- Chapter 5: Security, Patching & Compliance
- Learning objectives: Secure servers and networks, understand patching and compliance.
- Patch management (keywords: server patching admin, update management networking)
- Firewalls, access control, ICS (keywords: firewall admin networking, network access control)
- Compliance, logging & auditing (keywords: server audit admin, network logging fundamentals)
0 - Learning objectives: Secure servers and networks, understand patching and compliance.
- Chapter 6: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Performance
- Learning objectives: Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, optimise performance.
- Monitoring tools (keywords: server monitoring tools, network monitoring server)
- Troubleshooting methodology (keywords: network troubleshooting admin, server issue resolution)
- Performance tuning (keywords: server performance admin, network performance admin)
0 - Learning objectives: Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, optimise performance.
- Chapter 7: Hands-on Projects & Admin Portfolio
- Learning objectives: Hands‐on administration tasks, real-world scenario labs, portfolio build.
- Lab: Set up a Windows/Linux server, configure network services, integrate with network.
- Lab: Troubleshoot a combined server+network outage, fix services and connectivity.
- Capstone: Deploy a small enterprise infrastructure (servers + network), secure it, monitor it, document and present.
0 - Learning objectives: Hands‐on administration tasks, real-world scenario labs, portfolio build.
- Career & Salary Insights — Mumbai IT MarketRelevant Job Roles/Titles
- System & Network Administrator
- Infrastructure Engineer (Systems + Networking)
- Network & Server Support Engineer
- Senior IT Administrator (Hybrid)
- Entry-level: Typically starts around ₹4 lakh to ₹6 lakh per annum for junior admin roles.
- With 2–4 years experience: Can reach around ₹7 lakh to ₹10 lakh+ per annum depending on skill-set.
- With 4+ years, specialization in systems+networking, possibly virtualization/cloud: ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh+ per annum.
- Demand is steady: companies value professionals who can handle both server and network admin tasks, reducing need for separate hires.
- Recruiters expect: proficiency in server OS (Windows/Linux), networking fundamentals, virtualization, monitoring, troubleshooting; certifications are often a plus.
- Many roles in Mumbai infrastructure/telecom/enterprise service providers call for hybrid admin/network skills to manage remote branches, cloud connections and data-centre operations.
0 - Practical OutcomesTools / Tech Stack Covered
- Windows Server (2019/2022), Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS)
- Virtualisation platforms (VMware Workstation/ESXi, Hyper-V)
- Network devices (routers/switches) or simulation tools
- Monitoring/logging tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk basics)
- Project: Deploy and configure a Windows Server with network services (DHCP, DNS), link it to network infrastructure.
- Project: Troubleshoot an infrastructure failure involving both server and network components.
- Capstone: Deploy a small enterprise infrastructure with servers, network, remote connectivity, security, monitoring and deliver a project report.
- Quizzes for each module
- Lab assignments (server config, network service integration)
- Capstone project assessment + portfolio review
- Mock scenario-based assessment (e.g., server-network incident)
- While not always required, this course maps well to certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin, Linux Foundation certifications, Network+ or CCNA (depending on focus).
- You will be prepared for roles that require combined system + networking knowledge and can choose to pursue certification accordingly.
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