INFOTEC X603 - Google IT: System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
Develop the skills to support and manage the systems and infrastructure that keep organizations running. This course introduces system administration and explores how IT professionals maintain reliable computing environments. You'll learn about server and network infrastructure, software and platform services, directory services, data recovery and backups, while building practical skills for administering IT systems and supporting organizational technology needs.
This course is one of six courses that make up the Google IT Support Professional Certificate offered through The Ohio State University Professional and Continuing Education.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 24 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires a final score of 80% or higher.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet access
- The recommended browser for taking this course is Google Chrome or Firefox
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a system administrator in an IT environment
- Describe how organizations use servers, networks and infrastructure services to support users and business operations
- Manage common software and platform services used within an organization
- Explain how directory services are used to manage users, devices and access to organizational resources
- Apply data backup and recovery practices to help protect organizational information
- Use system administration concepts and tools to plan and support an organization's IT infrastructure
What You'll Earn
- A certificate of completion from The Ohio State University
- Progress toward completing the six-course Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Contact Us
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