Server Administration: Understanding Server Load on Linux
When managing a Linux servers or any device which uses linux, you may encounter load averages—those three numbers often displayed in system monitoring tools like top, htop or uptime. But…
Course: Introduction to Server Administration
Essential IT Concepts and Terminology
The following is Essential IT terminology every IT administrator should be familiar with. This terminology will be referred to through the course Key IT Terminology Basic System Architectures & Concepts…
What is Server Administration?
Servers are the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, running everything from small business websites, critical infrastructure such as hospitals to large-scale enterprise applications such as Google. Without servers, the digital…
Roles in Server Administration
Understanding the various roles within server administration is important for anyone considering a career in IT. While “server administrator” is a common job title, the field encompasses a broad range…