The Physical Backbone
Step 1: Hardware & Cables
- Understanding switches, routers, and servers.
Step 2: Networking Protocols
- Deep dive into DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and Routing protocols.
Step 3: OS Administration
- Windows Server (Active Directory).
- Linux Server Administration (SSH, Bash Scripting).
Step 4: Certifications
- CCNA (Cisco) is the gold standard here.