
About Course
π IT Infrastructure and Network Management
Code: 8018-EC
β³ Course Duration: 40 hours β Spread across 5 weeks
π« Presented by: Engineering Office for Technology and Software Services Academy
π― Target Audience
π§βπ» Network Administrators
π§ IT Support Engineers
π’ Enterprise Infrastructure Teams
π‘ IT Students and Professionals transitioning into infrastructure roles
π‘ Anyone managing large-scale IT networks
π What Will I Learn?
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Design & implement reliable IT infrastructures
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Configure and manage Windows/Linux servers
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Understand network architecture, routing, and switching
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Apply best practices in network security
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Monitor performance and troubleshoot real-world issues
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Integrate cloud solutions with existing IT environments
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Utilize virtualization tools like VMware and Hyper-V
π Course Modules
π’ Module 1: Introduction to IT Infrastructure (8 hours)
π§± Organizational IT infrastructure overview
π₯οΈ Servers, storage systems, and networking basics
π’ ITβs role in business continuity
βοΈ Intro to virtualization & cloud
π Module 2: Network Fundamentals and Design (8 hours)
π§ IP addressing, routing, and switching
π οΈ LAN/WAN architecture and configuration
πΈοΈ Topologies and their uses
πΆ Devices & key network protocols
π₯οΈ Module 3: Server Management and Maintenance (8 hours)
βοΈ Configure/manage Windows & Linux servers
πΎ Storage & backup strategies
π Server virtualization platforms
π Performance monitoring tools
π Module 4: Network Security and Troubleshooting (8 hours)
π‘οΈ Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems
π§© Network security principles
π’ Troubleshooting network latency/bandwidth
π Network monitoring & diagnostic tools
βοΈ Module 5: Cloud Computing and Virtualization (8 hours)
π©οΈ Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
ποΈ Deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid)
π¦ VMware, Hyper-V, KVM platforms
π Cloud-to-on-premise integration
π¦ Materials Included
π Printable Course Notes & Cheat Sheets
π₯ Recorded Demonstrations & Practice Labs
π₯οΈ Configuration Scripts & Templates
π Access to Virtual Lab Environment
π Weekly Quizzes and Final Assessment
π Certificate of Completion
π Requirements / Instructions
π» Personal Laptop (8GB RAM or more recommended)
π Stable Internet Connection
π Basic knowledge of computer networks
π§ Motivation to explore enterprise IT environments
π οΈ (Optional) VirtualBox, VMware, or Hyper-V for local labs