(48 hrs) Systems and Server Administration

Prerequisites

Completed the Operating Systems and Desktop Support course awarded by @ASK Training

Language

• Attained at least WPLN level 5; or
• Obtained Grade C6 for GCE O-Level English; or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

Academic

• Obtained at least a pass or C6 at GCE O-Level in at least 3 subjects; or
• Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
• Mature candidates aged ≥ 30 years old with 8 years of relevant working experience.

Learning Units

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explain the distinction between server and server/client concepts, including hardware selection, roles of server components, and comprehend the essentials of Active Directory, Domain Name System, Demilitarized Zone, Cloud Computing, and Virtualisation as integral parts of network infrastructure.
• Demonstrate proficiency in choosing and installing server hardware, including deploying Windows Server through Hyper-V, and successfully execute a secondary installation of Windows Server in a virtual machine environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in setting up Active Directory (AD) and effectively managing organisation units (OUs), users, and groups in it, including setting up a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) computer object, creating an HR organizational unit using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), and establishing two global HR groups within this OU.
• Develop the ability to set up and integrate Domain Name System (DNS), configure DNS zones, records, and conditional forwarding, install Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and implement DHCP scopes, reservations, and failover mechanisms.
• Achieve proficiency in managing storage on Windows Server by creating disks and volumes, setting up storage spaces and replicas, calibrating performance for optimal operation, and configuring file permissions.
• Install and configure Remote Access Services (RAS) with VPN support and the Network Policy Server (NPS) role to enhance network management and security.
• Demonstrate proficiency in virtual machine management by efficiently managing memory in VMs, supporting Integration Services, utilizing VM Resource Groups, configuring Hyper-V replicas, and handling network adapters including setting up NIC teaming.
• Acquire the ability to effectively plan for business continuity, understanding different types of High Availability (HA) strategies, and implementing Disaster Recovery (DR) best practices.

Training Hours & Assessment

Total Training Hours: 48 hours, including a 2-hour assessment

Assessment

• Written Assessment
• Practical Assessment

Fees and Subsidies

Course Fee:
S$1,800 (exclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$228.60 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 90% SSG Subsidies

All prices are inclusive of 9% GST.

Important Reminder: Your PSEA claim needs to be submitted at least 1 month before the course’s commencement date. Should you miss this deadline, an alternative payment method must be used to secure your spot in the course. After the disbursement of your PSEA funds to us, we will reach out to initiate the refund process.