Level 4: Networking and Systems Administration

Overview

Our Advanced course is designed to equip you with profound insights into the dynamic world of network and system administration. With it, you will better understand computer networking and servers as a base for designing and maintaining IT Infrastructure.

This immersive program will take you on a journey into the intricacies of modern networking. You will start from the fundamental OSI model and continue towards advanced networking and network security features. You will seamlessly understand advanced IP networking and master the implementation and management of network devices and services.

You will also gain hands-on experience in operating system administration within IT Infrastructure, as well as how to deploy, automate, and monitor. You will learn to manage hardware and software while developing a comprehensive understanding of security practices.

This course prepares you to harness the power of networking and system administration, empowering you to build your career in one of the most rapidly evolving and challenging technology areas.

Course Details

Program Length: 16 weeks

Weekend Class Length: 6 hours

Weekend Class Length: 4 hours

Regional Price: Coming Soon

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Outcomes

Upon completion of the "Networking and Systems Administration" level, participants will:

Learn to use Agile project management methodologies.
Be able to configure and manage critical IT and network systems.
Use Active Directory (AD)/LDAP protocol as an identity management.
Design network for IT Infrastructure.
Use group policy to manage endpoints.
Integrate cloud systems into on-premises systems.

Use scripting languages Bash, Powershell, and Python to automate OS tasks.
Configure pfSense virtual appliance as a part of the designed network infrastructure.
Be able to troubleshoot network connectivity issues on an IT infrastructure level.
Manage patching of Windows endpoints.
Be prepared for the Advanced Series.

In-Course Career Coaching

Being knowledgeable in your field is not the only requirement for launching your tech career. It takes much more than passing your exams to land a dream job or get the promotion you have been looking for. And that’s where we step in. Starting from Level 2 all the way to Level 4, you will gain in-depth career coaching to help you prepare for the next step after graduation.

We will prepare you for everything, from planning your job search and updating your resume to discovering how to stand out in your interviews. All this will be covered in four essential steps:

Researching the Industry

Start your research by finding the best sources for countless job ads in your field of study.

CV and LinkedIn Updates

Build a LinkedIn Profile that will pop up first for your dream job. Give your CV a makeover to fit the industry standards.

Interview Preparation

Discover what to expect from a tech interview and how best to handle the most asked questions and scenarios.

Define Your Career Path

Pave your own career path with the help of industry professionals based on your personal aspirations.

Familiarity with algebra concepts.
Personal computer updated with the latest version of OS and all security patches installed that meets the following requirements:
- Supported operating systems: macOS, Linux, or Windows (Pro edition required)
- Latest OS version, fully up to date
- All security updates installed
- Free of viruses
- At least 100GB of free space on the hard drive
- At least 16GB of RAM, 32GB RAM is strongly preferred
- Support for video conferencing and screen-sharing, with a reliable webcam and microphone
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-008 (Sybex Study Guide)
Completed Level 3: Foundations of Computer Ops and Security.
- Students with previous experience have the option to test-in straight to Level 4: Networking and Systems Administration. If you’d like to test-in, please make sure to have experience with all the topics covered in Level 3: Foundations of Computer Ops and Security.

All Ops & Cybersecurity students are required to make a one-time, non-refundable purchase of an Ops Lab Kit with predefined specifications. The purchased equipment can be either new or secondhand, but it should be in a functional state for the lab work. Once you purchase your Ops Lab Kit, you should ensure to set it up at least one day before the first lecture. It can be used for all levels of the Ops & Cybersecurity Program, and it is specifically built to help you gain practical, hands-on experience while following the Ops lectures.

For more information of the Ops Lab Kit requirements, click here.

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Systems Administration

Agile project management
Linux and Windows network services, like AD, DHCP, DNS, email, LDAP, web servers
LAN connectivity to cloud resources on AWS
Identity management
IT infrastructure and systems design
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch management
Software administration
Virtual machine administration

Networking

Router and firewall administration with pfSense
Network traffic analysis tools
Network access controls
Network design
Network infrastructure troubleshooting
Network service administration (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
Virtual private network (VPN) client and tunnel

Scripting & Automation

Bash
OS task automation
Powershell
Python

We’ve created a flexible environment which will enable you to have the best learning experience from the comfort of your own home. That said, to successfully pass the class, students should aim to reach at least 90% of the available points.

In accordance with our Code of Conduct, punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required. Attendance will be recorded at the start of the class. Passing requires attendance on the full course.

Changing your career can be challenging and overwhelming. That said, it’s not impossible. During the entire Cybersecurity Course, you will also gain significant training in career-building strategies so you can confidently start your job search as soon as (or even before!) you graduate. Our Career Catalyst Program provides training, mentoring, leadership, and introductions to industry partners to help you become a more well-rounded software developer and a leader in your field. These services, which start in Level 3 and continue after the Advanced Series graduation, involve a series of events, workshops, and assignments that will help you think outside of the box about your new career and take actionable steps towards success.