This course builds on the foundational knowledge to focus on core infrastructure skills, including Linux administration, networking, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud fundamentals.  Students gain hands-on experience installing and managing Linux systems, configuring network services, and supporting reilient infrastructure environments. 

Also introduced are virtualization and cloud platforms helping students understand how modern infrastructure is built, managed, and scaled.  By the end of Term 2 learners are prepared to support on-prem virtualized, and cloud based infrastructure in real-world IT environments.