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IT support → systems administrator

Systems Administrator

Build the operating-system, identity, service, monitoring, and recovery judgment required to own shared systems.

0%path readiness
0%peak evidence
0/9skills at target
0refreshes due
One route · progressively disclosed

Your route to Systems Administrator

Each stage keeps the role gate, exact learning sequence, credentials, experience, and skill evidence together. Choose one branch where alternatives exist—you do not need every credential.

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01
Feeder knowledge

Support foundation

Current gate

Can isolate endpoint, user, and service problems

Exact next step
Choose a branch for this gate

No bounded lesson is selected yet. Review the credential or knowledge options below.

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Knowledge0% current · 65% targetBuild or assess the mapped skills for this gate.
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CredentialOptional hiring signalA+ helps a new learner; experienced operators can demonstrate the same foundation directly.
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ExperienceRequirement representedBegin in labs; real user-impact troubleshooting makes the transition easier.
Learning branchesSuggested credential branchA+ helps a new learner; experienced operators can demonstrate the same foundation directly.
A+Knowledge option

CompTIA A+

220-1201 / 220-1202

Not a required purchase or fixed prerequisite.Use the official scope and this stage’s skill evidence.
View certification context →
Skill evidence0/2 representedShow confidence, targets, and freshness
Endpoint & OS operations0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 150d
IT troubleshooting0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 150d
Other resources for this stage3 optional perspectivesThese do not replace the bounded sequence above.
Intune TrainingIntune community training playlists
Free

Free on YouTube The videos are free. Prefer newer playlists and confirm interface steps and product limits in current Microsoft Learn documentation.

Intune practitioners continue to recommend the channel for a second explanation, while noting that older screens and some practices require current-documentation checks.
1 community source

Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.

Access and mapping checked 2026-08-16 · review due 2027-08-16
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Log completion

Saved as self-reported evidence.

LinkedIn LearningMD-102 Cert Prep by Microsoft Press
Paid

Paid subscription; employer or library access may be available A LinkedIn Learning subscription is normally required; some employers and public libraries include access.

A recent MD-102 pass report singled out the Microsoft Press course as a strong second explanation after official study material.
1 community source

Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.

Access and mapping checked 2026-08-16 · review due 2027-08-16
Open resource ↗
Log completion

Saved as self-reported evidence.

Microsoft LearnManage and secure Microsoft 365 endpoints by using Intune
Free

Free modules; optional paid instruction The learning modules are free. Hands-on work may require access to an Intune-capable tenant or subscription.

Official current course; recent r/Intune discussions still prioritize Microsoft Learn and tenant practice.
1 community source

Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.

Access and mapping checked 2026-08-16 · review due 2027-08-16
Open resource ↗
Log completion

Saved as self-reported evidence.

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Feeder roleSystems operationsLater gate · Preview details

Can operate services, permissions, identity, and routine recovery

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Knowledge0% current · 68% targetBuild or assess the mapped skills for this gate.
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CredentialOptional hiring signalLinux+, Network+, and MD-102 can validate different parts of the role; none replaces service ownership.
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ExperienceEvidence still usefulSupport escalation, junior administration, or a documented multi-service lab is useful evidence.
Learning branchesChoose the branch that matches the work you wantLinux+, Network+, and MD-102 can validate different parts of the role; none replaces service ownership.
Linux+0% complete

CompTIA Linux+

XK0-006

0/142 guided steps
Free perspectives: Tertiary Courses, Linux project documentation
1 · System Management0/34 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments2 · Services and User Management0/24 learning steps · Tertiary Courses assignments3 · Security0/30 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments4 · Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting0/22 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments5 · Troubleshooting0/30 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments
Open Linux+ route →
Net+0% complete

CompTIA Network+

N10-009

0/154 guided steps
Free perspectives: Professor Messer, BurningIceTech
1 · Networking Concepts0/54 learning steps · Professor Messer + BurningIceTech assignments2 · Network Implementation0/22 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments3 · Network Operations0/30 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments4 · Network Security0/24 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments5 · Network Troubleshooting0/22 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments
Open Net+ route →
MD-1020% complete

Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate

MD-102

0/136 guided steps
Free perspectives: Microsoft Learn, Intune TrainingOptional paid: LinkedIn Learning
1 · Prepare infrastructure for device management0/26 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments2 · Manage and maintain devices0/52 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments3 · Protect devices0/20 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments4 · Manage and secure applications0/18 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments5 · Automate and monitor endpoint management0/18 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments
Open MD-102 route →
Skill evidence0/3 representedShow confidence, targets, and freshness
Linux operations0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 120d
Identity & access0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 150d
Network fundamentals0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 180d
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Target roleSystems administrator candidateLater gate · Preview details

Can keep shared services observable, recoverable, secure, and documented

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Knowledge0% current · 72% targetBuild or assess the mapped skills for this gate.
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CredentialOptional hiring signalLinux+ or MD-102 can support the relevant platform direction; current operational evidence carries more weight here.
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ExperienceEvidence still usefulOwnership of backups, patching, monitoring, access, and change validation is the central signal.
Skill evidence0/4 representedShow confidence, targets, and freshness
Linux operations0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 120d
Logging & monitoring0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 90d
Service reliability0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 90d
Technical communication0%
0 evidence eventshalf-life 240d
KnowledgeLinux · Telemetry · Reliability · Communicate
Experience or evidenceOwnership of backups, patching, monitoring, access, and change validation is the central signal.
Already introduced earlier:CompTIA Linux+ · Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate. This gate uses the same credential signal; it does not restart that learning route.
How readiness is calculatedSee the decay formula, evidence strengths, sources, and limitations in one place.View methodology →