This introductory course provides a clear and practical foundation in modern IT infrastructure. You will explore key concepts including servers, storage, networking, security, virtualization, and cloud computing. Designed for newcomers to IT or those strengthening their technical fundamentals, this course includes hands-on exercises and real-world European use cases with specific focus on GDPR and NIS2 compliance.
Prepares for this certification
Not applicable – This foundational course supports future vendor-specific certifications such as HPE, Aruba, CompTIA, and other IT infrastructure tracks.
Description
This one-day course introduces the essential building blocks of modern IT infrastructure. You will learn about the IT stack, compute resources (servers, CPUs, GPUs), storage platforms, networking basics, security principles, and virtualization/cloud models. The training uses a practical, hands-on approach with real-world European business scenarios and highlights GDPR, the NIS2 Directive, and data sovereignty considerations that influence IT decisions in the European market. The learning format includes an even balance of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises.
Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand how IT infrastructure supports business operations and digital transformation
Identify and explain key components of enterprise IT infrastructure
Evaluate different IT deployment models and recommend suitable solutions
Design compute solutions using servers, processors, and accelerators
Explain AI fundamentals and infrastructure needs for machine learning workloads
Design storage systems based on performance, capacity, and resilience requirements
Understand networking concepts and design basic network architectures
Apply security best practices and understand GDPR and NIS2 requirements
Explain virtualization and cloud computing concepts
Design hybrid cloud solutions considering compliance and data sovereignty
Target Audience
This course is ideal for professionals new to IT infrastructure or those improving their foundational knowledge, including:
Technical Sales Engineers (new to IT)
Presales Engineers
Junior Systems Engineers
IT Support Professionals
Business Analysts working with IT teams
Project Managers in technology projects
Career changers entering the IT field
List of Subjects
Introduction to IT Infrastructure
The role of IT infrastructure in modern business
Understanding the IT infrastructure stack
IT deployment models and their use cases
European regulatory context (GDPR, NIS2 overview)
Servers & Compute Fundamentals
Server architectures and form factors
CPU and GPU technologies
Memory and processing requirements
Sizing compute resources for different workloads
AI Fundamentals & Accelerators
AI and Machine Learning concepts
AI infrastructure requirements
GPU accelerators and parallel processing
Real-world AI use cases across industries
Storage Fundamentals
Storage technologies and architectures
RAID configurations and data protection
Backup and disaster recovery strategies
Performance and capacity planning
Networking Essentials
IP addressing and network design
Network devices and their functions
Network services and protocols
Basic network troubleshooting
Security Fundamentals
Core security principles and best practices
Common cyber threats and defenses
Authentication and encryption technologies
GDPR and NIS2 compliance requirements
Virtualization & Cloud Concepts
Virtualization technologies and benefits
Virtual machines and containers
Cloud service and deployment models
Hybrid cloud architectures and data sovereignty considerations
Prerequisites
No previous IT infrastructure experience required. Basic computer literacy is helpful but not mandatory.
Course Materials
You will receive comprehensive course materials, including:
Student Guide with detailed module content (100+ pages)
Hands-on activity workbook
Knowledge check questions with answers
Reference materials and additional resources
Access to digital course materials via the LAI learning platform
Follow-up Courses
After completing IT Fundamentals, you can continue with vendor-specific training such as:
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Questions about this course
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