Great, let's delve into the concept of IT infrastructure and the role of a systems administrator:

Understanding IT Infrastructure:

• IT infrastructure comprises software, hardware, networks, and services required for an organization to operate effectively in an enterprise IT environment.
• It is the backbone that enables employees to perform their tasks, access the internet, share files, and more.

Role of Systems Administrators (Sysadmins):

• Sysadmins are crucial individuals responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's IT infrastructure.
• They work behind the scenes to ensure that the IT environment operates smoothly and is protected from disasters.

Sysadmins' Responsibilities:

• Sysadmins have diverse responsibilities, and their roles can vary based on the organization's size.
• In smaller companies, a single sysadmin often manages the entire IT infrastructure.
• Larger organizations may have teams of sysadmins with specialized roles such as network administrators and database administrators.

Course Focus:

• This course concentrates on empowering individuals to manage an IT infrastructure for organizations with fewer than 100 employees as a sole IT professional.
• As organizations scale up, sysadmins need to acquire additional skills for workflow automation and configuration management.

Upcoming Lessons:

• In the following lessons, we will explore the specific responsibilities of sysadmins and how they relate to the role of an IT support specialist who handles system administration.

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of system administration in small organizations and the essential skills required for the role.