UD04 - Process and Network Administration
This unit introduces essential system administration concepts that will be used throughout the course in a cross-functional manner.Unit Objectives
Command Line Interface
Master the CLI (Terminal), one of the most powerful tools for system, application, and process operations
Process Management
Learn to monitor, control, and manage system processes in both Windows and Linux
Network Configuration
Configure and verify basic network settings for system connectivity
Scripting Fundamentals
Create and execute scripts using PowerShell and BASH
Why This Matters
As system administrators, you must understand how the operating system works at a deeper level:- The mechanisms for controlling processes and networks
- Available operations and tools
- How to perform checks and configurations via terminal
Topics Covered
Command Line Fundamentals
Introduction to terminals, interpreters, and scripts in both Windows and Linux environments
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:- Navigate and execute commands in both PowerShell and BASH
- Monitor and manage system processes
- Configure network interfaces on Windows and Linux systems
- Write basic automation scripts
- Troubleshoot common process and network issues
Many concepts in this unit form the foundation for operations performed by system administrators and will be applied throughout the entire course.