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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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    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

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    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

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    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, Relational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Database Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Integrity, Data Access, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Securing and Maintaining Windows Server 2025 Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Patch Management, Windows Servers, Security Controls, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, Hardening, Server Administration, Security Software, Servers, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Package and Software Management, Computer Networking, Cloud API

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Managing Virtualization, Storage & Policy in Server 2025

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud-Based Integration, System Configuration, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

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

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Windows, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Servers, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Implementation, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Training

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Microsoft SQL Servers, Report Writing, SQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automation with Ansible: Web Server Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Nginx, Web Servers, YAML, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, IT Automation, Server Administration, Package and Software Management, Scalability, Service Management, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Intermediate SQL Server Administration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Server Administration, Data Sharing, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular server-side courses

  • Becoming a Linux Server Admin: Packt
  • Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin: Packt
  • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
  • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Securing and Maintaining Windows Server 2025 Environments: Packt
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Performance Tuning Essentials: Coursera
  • Managing Virtualization, Storage & Policy in Server 2025: Packt
  • The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Foundations of Windows Server 2025 Administration: Packt
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Training: EDUCBA

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