Advanced administration of operating systems

Module title:

Advanced administration of operating systems

Module overview:

The course aims to empower students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for the efficient management of modern operating systems, with a particular focus on Windows Server technologies. The course strives to develop the ability for critical thinking and informed decision-making regarding the implementation and management of complex data storage systems. Students will learn how to select and evaluate the most effective options for data storage systems, shared usage, encryption, deduplication, and file classification. Additionally, the course will cover the management of remote access technologies and connectivity for large business systems, including public key infrastructure and certification mechanisms. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to assess and propose solutions for high-availability and fault-tolerant technologies, as well as to understand and manage the processes of upgrading and migrating data on Windows Server. Through the course, students will develop a deep understanding of the advanced aspects of operating system administration, preparing them to face the challenges in the dynamic IT industry environment.
In this course students will learn:
to select the best options for implementing block data storage systems.
to critically evaluate options for shared data storage systems.
to explain the use of various technologies in data storage systems, including deduplication, encryption, file classification, and quality of service.
to defend and propose strategies for the application of data storage systems in complex business environments.
to support and propose management mechanisms for certification and public key infrastructure for remote access technologies in large business systems.
to evaluate and propose solutions for high-availability and fault-tolerance technologies in operating systems and Windows Server services.
to understand and explain the concepts related to upgrading and migrating data and services on Windows Server, and to propose methods for their implementation.

Literature:

Required readings:
1. Thomas, O. (2020) Windows Server 2019 Inside Out, [s.l.]: Microsoft Press

Supplementary readings:
1. Thomas, O. (2017) Windows Server 2016 Inside Out, [s.l.]: Microsoft Press
2. Krause, J. (2019) Mastering Windows Server 2019: The complete guide for IT professionals to install and manage Windows Server 2019 and deploy new capabilities, 2nd edition, Livery Place, 35 Livery Street, Birmingtham B3 2PB, Packt Publishing