Build strong IT infrastructure management skills for modern enterprises. Learn hardware, software, networking, security, backups, budgeting, and leadership practices. Gain practical knowledge to manage teams, systems, and enterprise-scale IT environments effectively.
This course equips technology leaders with the skills needed to manage modern IT infrastructure in enterprise environments. It begins by introducing the role of an IT infrastructure manager and the core responsibilities involved in aligning technology systems with business needs. Learners gain an understanding of how infrastructure components such as hardware, software, and budgets come together to support organizational goals. The course then explores key technical areas, including servers, cloud environments, networking protocols, and essential services like DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory. It also focuses on maintaining infrastructure health, managing system lifecycles, and tracking assets effectively. These concepts help learners build a strong foundation for overseeing complex IT environments. Finally, the course covers infrastructure security, operations, and leadership practices. Topics include cybersecurity controls such as IDS, IAM, SIEM, patching, log management, and penetration testing, along with backup and disaster recovery strategies. It also addresses vendor management, documentation, and compliance, while emphasizing team leadership, delegation, and operational best practices. By the end, learners will be able to confidently manage secure, scalable, and well-governed IT infrastructure. Ideal for IT managers, system administrators, infrastructure engineers, and aspiring technology leaders. Basic understanding of IT systems, networking concepts, and enterprise environments is recommended. This course combines conceptual explanations with practical IT management scenarios. Each module builds real-world infrastructure decision-making skills. Learners apply knowledge through leadership, security, and operational frameworks. This course is based on IT Infrastructure Management Strategies for Modern Technology Leaders, by Emilio Aguero and Palwasha Khan. This video is licensed and distributed by Packt. All rights reserved. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.












