Network Server Engineering: Design, Deploy & Test
Gain skills to design, deploy, and test network servers. Learn to configure services, optimise performance, and secure infrastructure—building confidence to manage physical and virtual environments in complex settings.
40-60 Hrs (Self-paced)
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Who This Course Is For?
Assessments
To demonstrate competency, you'll complete
What You'll Learn?
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Design network servers based on performance and business requirements.
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Plan and prepare for installation, including WHS, hardware, and software.
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Build and configure servers with DNS, DHCP, FTP, and access controls.
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Conduct performance testing, troubleshooting, and reconfiguration.
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Document server design, installation, and compliance processes.
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Apply security best practices and manage firewall settings.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.
Topics Covered
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Planning and Design
Server Specifications OS Selection Security Planning Prototyping
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Installation Preparation
WHS Practices Risk Management Backup Planning
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Server Configuration
Setup for DNS DHCP Mail Servers Firewalls Authentication
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Testing and Troubleshooting
Benchmarking Diagnostics Reconfiguration
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Documentation and Compliance
Change Management Reporting Australian Regulatory Alignment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Plan and implement secure, scalable network server environments.
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Configure essential network services and user access protocols.
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Perform robust server testing and troubleshoot performance issues.
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Meet compliance standards through detailed documentation.
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Strengthen enterprise IT infrastructure through expert server design.
Learning Pathway
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Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for CompTIA Certification exams (selected ICT units).
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathways)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Accredited Certification)
SSC Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Compliance Statement
This course is delivered and assessed by South Sydney College, a division of Knit Group Australia Pty Ltd (RTO Code: ).
The unit – is drawn from the BSB Business Services Training Package and is nationally recognised training.
Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2015. For information about support services, fees, refunds, and your rights as a learner, please refer to the Learner Handbook or contact us directly via email: online.support@ssc.edu.au.
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