Describe the types of computing tasks managed by Systems Administrators.

Demonstrate the ability to complete technical tasks in a small team environment by working with a team of peers to accomplish goals which are too large for a single team member to accomplish in a reasonable time.

Explain the differences between workstations and servers, as well as the administrative differences between small, medium and large systems of computers.

Demonstrate the responsibilities required to administer a multi-server Microsoft Windows system by deploying an integrated system of servers.

Demonstrate the responsibilities required to administer a multi-server Linux system by deploying an integrated system of servers.

Demonstrate inter-server integration of network services such as DNS, SMTP, HTTP.

Explain the history and future of computer systems technologies such as operating systems, networking, virtualization, scripting.

Demonstrate the ability to find software tools to solve administrative issues.

Demonstrate professional communication skills by explaining new tools to a technical audience.