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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
Almost all modern operating systems use these concepts to perform operations and provide users with an abstraction layer over what happens in the system.

Topics Covered

1

Command Line Fundamentals

Introduction to terminals, interpreters, and scripts in both Windows and Linux environments
2

Process Management

Understanding processes, monitoring tools, and process control mechanisms
3

Network Basics

MAC addresses, IP configuration (static/DHCP), gateways, and DNS
4

Practical Application

Hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios and troubleshooting

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.

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