• Understand system modules and their functions

• Explore CPU chipsets and their specifications

• Learn the role of BIOS and UEFI in system startup

• Study motherboard architecture and components

• Know RAM types and related terminology

• Identify essential ports, connectors, and cables

• Understand printer components and how they function

• Learn preventive maintenance procedures

• Follow essential safety protocols

• Manage replaceable hardware components

• Perform systematic troubleshooting

• Use structured troubleshooting methodologies

• Enhance hardware reliability and performance

• Understand core functions of operating systems

• Learn about major system files

• Manage files and directories effectively

• Perform basic disk administration tasks

• Ensure system stability and organization

• Build a foundation for advanced OS management

• Install and upgrade Windows operating systems

• Configure boot sequences and startup methods

• Load and manage device drivers

• Manage system applications

• Optimize system performance

• Ensure a stable and functional Windows environment

• Diagnose common operating system issues

• Interpret system error codes and messages

• Manage startup problems and boot failures

• Use built-in Windows troubleshooting utilities

• Apply repair and recovery techniques

• Ensure system reliability and performance restoration

• Understand networking devices and their roles

• Explore types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN, etc.)

• Learn common network topologies

• Identify LAN cable types and color coding standards

• Study core network protocols and virtualization basics

• Master IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

• Apply subnetting techniques (FLSM and VLSM)

• Configure VLANs and inter-switch connectivity

• Understand CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) and LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)

• Implement EtherChannel using LACP

• Learn Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid PVST+

• Explore wireless architectures and access point modes

• Manage wireless networks using controllers

• Access and manage devices securely with Telnet and SSH

• Understand Cisco’s hierarchical network design model

• Learn the Cisco router boot sequence

• Apply router security best practices

• Configure static and dynamic routing (OSPFv2)

• Perform Cisco IOS backup and recovery

• Implement First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP)

• Configure NAT (Network Address Translation)

• Set up DHCP and DHCP Relay

• Implement DNS for name resolution

• Use SNMP and Syslog for network monitoring

• Enable secure remote access with SSH

• Configure TFTP and FTP for file transfers

• Integrate services for seamless enterprise network operations

• Understand and implement VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

• Configure Access Control Lists (ACLs)

• Apply DHCP snooping and port security

• Implement AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)

• Secure wireless networks using modern security protocols

• Protect network infrastructure from common and advanced threats

• Understand the shift from traditional to automated network management

• Explore Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts

• Utilize REST APIs for programmable network control

• Implement configuration tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible

• Interpret and manipulate JSON data for automation tasks

• Align network automation with modern DevOps practice

• Access command line tools and manage files, text editors, users, and permissions.

• Monitor processes and control services via systemd.

• Secure systems with SSH, SELinux, firewalls, and ACLs.

• Manage software packages, networks, storage, boot processes, and run containers.

• Improve productivity with shell scripting

• Schedule recurring tasks using cron and at

• Implement advanced storage solutions (Stratis and VDO)

• Manage and analyze system logs

• Troubleshoot user activity and access issues

• Streamline system operations for better performance

Learn Ansible from basics to advanced levels:

• Introduction, deployment, ad hoc commands.

• Writing optimized playbooks, managing variables, deploying files.

• Using roles, handling large projects, and troubleshooting.

• Automate Linux administration tasks efficiently.

• Cloud Computing Basics: Deployment and service models, AWS account setup, free tier usage.

• Secure Architectures: IAM, SSO, MFA, STS, SCP, Cognito, WAF, KMS.

• Resilient Architectures: API Gateway, SQS,  Lambda, ECS, Route 53, RDS Proxy.

• High-Performing Architectures: S3, EC2, Aurora, EFS, EKS, Batch, Kinesis.

• Cost Optimization: Cost Explorer, Budgets, Usage Reports.

• Understand core DevOps principles and practices

• Explore SDLC models: Agile, Lean, and more

• Learn about DevOps culture, goals, and key stakeholders

• Gain insight into the DevOps lifecycle

• Understand CI/CD pipelines and their components

• Explore configuration management and continuous testing

• Master continuous delivery for rapid and reliable deployments

• Create and manage Git repositories

• Work with branching and merging strategies

• Perform commits and track changes effectively

• Clone and sync remote repositories

• Execute remote operations (push, pull, fetch)

• Collaborate across distributed teams using Git

• Maintain efficient version control workflows

• Install and configure Jenkins on various platforms

• Manage users and configure security settings

• Integrate Jenkins with GitHub repositories

• Install and use essential Jenkins plugins

• Create and manage Jenkins pipelines

• Automate build, test, and deployment processes

• Streamline continuous integration and delivery workflows

• Build and manage Kubernetes clusters

• Deploy applications and services using YAML files

• Understand core concepts of container orchestration

• Perform rolling updates and rollbacks

• Use Kubernetes Dashboard for cluster visualization

• Manage pods, services, and deployments effectively

• Ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability in clusters

• Understand Docker architecture and components

• Install Docker on Linux and Windows systems

• Pull and use Docker images from registries

• Create and manage containers efficiently

• Configure Docker networks and volumes

• Build and publish custom Docker images

• Deploy applications using container-based workflows

• Understand Terraform architecture and workflow

• Learn core components: providers, resources, and state

• Compare Terraform with other infrastructure management tools

• Install Terraform on Linux and Windows

• Initialize configuration with .tf files using terraform init

• Deploy infrastructure using terraform plan, apply, and destroy

• Manage infrastructure as code effectively across environments

• Understand Splunk architecture and data flow

• Learn key components: Forwarders, Indexers, and Search Heads

• Compare Splunk with traditional log monitoring tools

• Install Splunk on Linux and Windows platforms

• Ingest machine data from various sources

• Perform basic searches using Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)

• Visualize and analyze data for actionable insights

•  Prometheus
•  Server
•  Prometheus
•  Data Model
•  (Time-Series
•  Data)
•  TSDB
•  Prometheus

• Grafana
• Dashboard
• Data Sources
•  Plugin