Develop the skills to manage both on-premises and cloud-based servers with this comprehensive course in hybrid server administration. Covering Windows Server, Linux, and major cloud platforms, this course prepares you for enterprise server management and the TestOut Hybrid Server Pro certification.

You'll learn how to:

• Configure and manage servers – deploy Windows Server and Linux across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Implement core infrastructure services – set up and manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services in hybrid networks.
• Integrate cloud services – extend on-prem environments with Azure and AWS features for scalability and resilience.
• Manage storage solutions – configure SAN, NAS, and hybrid cloud storage integrations for performance and availability.
• Secure hybrid systems – apply Group Policy, firewall rules, and identity management for enterprise-grade security.
• Troubleshoot effectively – identify and resolve common hybrid server issues across platforms and environments.

Course format & features

• Virtual server labs for hands-on configuration of Windows and Linux systems.
• Real-world deployment scenarios simulating enterprise IT environments.
• Performance-based assessments aligned with industry certification objectives.

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

• Administer hybrid server infrastructures with confidence.
• Implement and secure core IT services for enterprise environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize hybrid deployments across on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrate readiness for the TestOut Hybrid Server Pro certification.
• Pursue roles such as Systems Administrator, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, or IT Operations Engineer.

Expectations: Complete weekly configuration projects, participate in troubleshooting exercises, and maintain professional documentation of all server deployments.

This course equips you with the hands-on experience and certification readiness to succeed in today's hybrid IT environments.