LEARNING PATHS
Choose a Path That Matches Your Role
You do not need to read the site in random order. Start with the path closest to the work you do.
Beginner
Start here if you are new to infrastructure.
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IT Infrastructure in Business LanguageUnderstand what the main systems do and why a company uses them.
2Networking FundamentalsLearn addressing, switching and how traffic moves.
3Cabling InstallationSee how copper and fibre are physically installed and tested.
4Windows Server and Active DirectoryUnderstand users, computers, DNS and policy.
5Virtualization FundamentalsLearn how physical hosts run virtual machines.
6Troubleshooting MethodLearn to prove faults one layer at a time.
System Administrator
A practical day-to-day operations path.
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Windows Server and Active DirectoryIdentity, DNS, Group Policy and server roles.
2PowerShell AdministrationAutomate repetitive administration safely.
3VirtualizationHyper-V, KVM, Proxmox and VMware concepts.
4Storage and BackupRAID, NAS, SAN, snapshots and recovery.
5MonitoringSNMP, logs, baselines and incident evidence.
6Server CommissioningProve a server is ready for production.
Network Engineer
Design, configure and troubleshoot routed and switched networks.
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Networking FundamentalsBuild a clear Layer 1 to Layer 3 model.
2VLANs and TrunksSegment networks and verify trunks.
3Routing, NAT, DHCP and DNSUnderstand traffic leaving the local subnet.
4STP and LACPBuild resilient Layer 2 paths.
5WirelessPlan capacity and troubleshoot radio problems.
6Firewall PolicyTranslate business requirements into rules.
7TroubleshootingUse counters, logs and packet-path reasoning.
IT Manager
Plan infrastructure and ask better technical questions.
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Business IT ExplainedTranslate technical terms into business impact.
2Project PlannerCapture requirements, dependencies and risks.
3Servers and VirtualizationUnderstand failure domains and capacity.
4Storage and RecoverySeparate capacity, availability and backup.
5Security OperationsUnderstand identity, firewalling and evidence.
6Commissioning and HandoverMake sure the project can be operated after delivery.