May 1, 2024
Updated May 12, 2025
19 minute read
Server management encompasses the wide range of tasks and processes involved in maintaining and overseeing servers to ensure they operate at their peak performance and remain secure. This is a critical function within any Information Technology (IT) department, as servers are the backbone of most modern digital operations, hosting everything from websites and applications to databases and email services. Effective server management ensures that these vital resources are reliable, efficient, and protected against unauthorized access or failure.
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Reading list
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deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Server Management.
Serves as a comprehensive guide to server management and administration, covering fundamental concepts, cloud-based solutions, and practical implementation techniques.
Focuses on practical recipes for automating and managing Windows Server 2016, addressing tasks such as server installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Covers Docker for containerization, explaining how to package, ship, and run applications in isolated environments.
Covers Kubernetes for managing containerized applications, providing an overview of its architecture, features, and deployment strategies.
Explores serverless architectures, offering guidance on designing and implementing serverless applications that are efficient, scalable, and cost-effective.
Shares Google's practices for site reliability engineering, emphasizing principles, practices, and tools for ensuring high-quality and reliable software systems.
Uses a fictional story to convey principles and practices for improving IT operations and bridging the gap between development and operations teams.
Covers data-intensive applications and their architectural considerations, addressing topics such as data modeling, storage, processing, and analytics.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing from both a conceptual and technical perspective.
Focuses on Amazon Web Services (AWS), covering its services, features, and use cases for building and managing cloud-based applications.
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