Web Hosting Administration

Master server administration, web server configuration, database management, and security. Learn to manage production-grade hosting infrastructure.

10 Weeks
Live Labs
Hands-On Practice
$1200

Course Curriculum

Comprehensive 6-week program covering all aspects of web hosting

Week 1

Web Hosting Fundamentals

Types of Hosting (Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud)
Domain Management & DNS
Control Panels (cPanel, Plesk)
Email Hosting & Configuration
Basic Security & SSL
Week 2

Server Administration (Linux/Windows)

Linux Fundamentals & Commands
File Permissions & Ownership
User Management
Process Management
Cron Jobs & Scheduled Tasks
Log Management & Analysis
Shell Scripting Basics
Week 3

Web Server Configuration (Apache/Nginx)

Apache Basics & Configuration
Nginx Installation & Tuning
Virtual Hosts Configuration
SSL/TLS Certificate Setup
Rewrite Rules & URL Redirection
Load Balancing Setup
Performance Optimization
Week 4

Database Management (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

MySQL Installation & Setup
PostgreSQL Configuration
Database Creation & Users
SQL Queries & Optimization
Backup & Recovery Procedures
Replication & Master-Slave Setup
Week 5

Security & Hardening

Firewall Configuration (iptables/CSF)
Fail2Ban & ModSecurity
DDoS Protection & Mitigation
Malware Scanning (ClamAV, Maldet)
Root Access Security
Two-Factor Authentication
Security Audits
Week 6

Performance & Optimization

Server Performance Tuning
MySQL Query Optimization
CDN Integration (Cloudflare)
Image Optimization
Caching Strategies
Load Testing & Stress Testing
Resource Monitoring

Skills You Will Learn

In-demand skills for web hosting professionals

Linux and Windows server administration
Apache and Nginx web server configuration
MySQL and PostgreSQL database management
DNS and domain name configuration
SSL/TLS certificate management
Security hardening and firewall setup
Performance tuning and optimization
Backup and disaster recovery
Cloud server management (AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean)
Automated deployment with CI/CD pipelines

Certifications

Preparation for industry-recognized hosting certifications

cPanel Certified Admin

Foundation

cPanel

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Foundation

AWS

Plesk Certified Professional

Intermediate

Plesk

Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Advanced

Red Hat

Career Path in Web Hosting

Level 1

Server Administrator

$45,000 - $65,000

Level 2

Senior SysAdmin

$65,000 - $90,000

Level 3

Lead DevOps Engineer

$90,000 - $130,000

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