Server Management Training That Actually Works
Build practical skills through hands-on workshops focused on real server challenges. Learn configuration, monitoring, security practices, and troubleshooting from professionals who run production systems daily.
What You'll Work Through
Six focused modules covering everything from basic setup to advanced automation. Each one builds on the last with real exercises and documented procedures.
Linux Fundamentals
Command line navigation, file permissions, process management, and system monitoring basics.
- Shell scripting essentials
- Package management systems
- User and group administration
- System logs and diagnostics
Network Configuration
Set up networking, configure firewalls, handle DNS, and manage secure connections between systems.
- TCP/IP stack configuration
- Firewall rules with iptables
- DNS setup and troubleshooting
- VPN and SSH hardening
Web Server Administration
Deploy and maintain Apache and Nginx, configure virtual hosts, optimize performance, and implement SSL.
- HTTP/HTTPS configuration
- Load balancing techniques
- Caching strategies
- Certificate management
Database Management
Install, configure, and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL. Backups, replication, and query optimization.
- Database installation and tuning
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Replication setup
- Performance monitoring
Security Practices
Implement security policies, configure fail2ban, handle vulnerability scanning, and respond to incidents.
- Access control and authentication
- Intrusion detection systems
- Security auditing tools
- Incident response protocols
Automation & Monitoring
Write automation scripts, set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana, implement alerting systems.
- Bash scripting for automation
- Configuration management basics
- Metrics collection and visualization
- Alert configuration and testing
How the Training Works
Each module combines theory with hands-on labs in a controlled environment. You'll configure real servers, troubleshoot actual problems, and document your solutions just like in production work.
Guided Setup Phase
Follow documented procedures to configure systems correctly. Learn the why behind each step, not just the commands.
Independent Practice
Work through scenarios without step-by-step instructions. Apply what you learned to new situations and configurations.
Troubleshooting Exercises
Fix broken configurations, identify security issues, and recover from simulated failures. Build diagnostic skills that transfer to real work.
Review and Documentation
Document your solutions and review alternatives. Learn to create runbooks and maintain clear system documentation.
Who Teaches This
Henrik Vestergaard
Infrastructure Lead
Spent eight years managing production servers for fintech and e-commerce companies. Focuses on security hardening and automated deployment pipelines.
Siobhan Fitzgerald
Database Specialist
Works with high-availability database clusters and performance optimization. Previously managed infrastructure for content delivery networks handling millions of requests daily.
Alina Kowalczyk
DevOps Engineer
Builds monitoring systems and automation tools for distributed infrastructure. Specializes in container orchestration and continuous deployment strategies for production environments.