Infrastructure System Administrator
Beginner
Beginner
course description
This beginner-level diploma is designed for individuals starting a career in IT infrastructure or transitioning into system administration roles. The program introduces the core components of Microsoft-based infrastructure environments, beginning with infrastructure engineering fundamentals and networking basics. Learners progress into Windows Server administration and essential services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. The course also covers file services, storage, Hyper-V virtualization, and Windows patch management, with introductory exposure to SQL Server and System Center tools. By the end of the diploma, learners gain the practical skills needed to support, operate, and maintain Windows-based enterprise infrastructure environments.
course outcomes
Role of infrastructure engineering.
Windows Server and Core Services.
Microsoft Active Directory Services.
Virtualization and Private Cloud.
Workloads centralizations and Patching.
SQL Server administration.
Curriculum
Module 0 – Infrastructure Fundamentals
Infrastructure engineering concepts, IT environments, roles and responsibilities, and networking basics.
Module 1 – Windows Server Administration
Windows Server versions, installation, configuration, and management.
Module 2 – Active Directory Services
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), domains and forests, structure, hierarchy, and object management.
Module 3 – Network Services
Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) concepts, configuration, and management.
Module 4 – File Services and Storage
File servers, storage technologies, file sharing, permissions, and File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
Module 5 – Virtualization
Hyper-V fundamentals, private cloud concepts, and virtual machine management.
Module 6 – Patching and Deployment
Windows updates, deployment strategies, and WSUS configuration.
Module 7 – Database Fundamentals
Database concepts and an introduction to SQL Server, including versions and tools.
Module 8 – Systems Management
Overview of the System Center family and core SCCM concepts, including configuration, updates, and reporting.
Evaluation
Knowledge assessments are conducted throughout the program.
Instructor
Hossam Mostafa
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Hossam Mostafa Kamal, Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Global Brands Group, brings over seven years of experience in Microsoft technologies and hybrid cloud solutions. Proven expertise in enterprise migrations and IT service management. Adept at designing, implementing, and supporting scalable and secure infrastructure solutions to drive organizational success. As an instructor in GBG academy, he leverages his technical expertise and industry certifications to develop comprehensive training programs, mentor aspiring professionals, and design practical lab environments that enhance learning and skill development.