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Server-side courses can help you learn web application architecture, API development, database management, and server-side programming languages like Python and Node.js. You can build skills in handling user authentication, optimizing server performance, and managing data storage solutions. Many courses introduce tools such as Express.js for building web applications, SQL for database queries, and Docker for containerization, showcasing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Popular Server-Side Courses and Certifications


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    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Ideation, Risk Mitigation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Risk Management, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Windows Server 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Windows Servers, Remote Access Systems, Hyper-V, Public Key Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization, Server Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Docker (Software), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Hardening, Systems Administration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    4.6 stars, 920 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (920) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, General Networking, Microsoft Servers, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Systems Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Migration, User Accounts, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Patch Management, Security Controls, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Virtualization, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Hardening, System Configuration, Server Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Security Software, Servers, Network Security, Authentications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Becoming a Linux Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, General Networking, TCP/IP, Security Controls, File Systems, Service Management, Package and Software Management, File Management, SQL, User Accounts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Data Maintenance, Event Monitoring, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Automating Server Provisioning with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Jenkins, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Application Servers, Continuous Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Automation, Servers, Scripting, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Social Impact, digital literacy, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Development, Database Software, Database Design, Database Theory, Stored Procedure, Databases, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 Administration Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Firewall, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Model Context Protocol, Operating System Administration, Unix, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular server-side courses

  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Mastering Windows Server 2025: Packt
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Windows Server 2025 Administration Essentials: Packt
  • Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals: Packt
  • Becoming a Linux Server Admin: Packt
  • Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin: Packt
  • Automating Server Provisioning with Ansible: Edureka
  • The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt

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