Computing Infrastructure: Servers, Storage, Networking & Security

Course Description: Computing Infrastructure

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern computing infrastructure the foundation of today’s digital economy. Designed and delivered by Kenera International Trading PLC in partnership with Dell Technologies, it equips learners with the skills to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade IT environments.

Across 8 structured lessons, participants will explore the full spectrum of computing infrastructure, including:

• Servers: Dell PowerEdge Tower, Rack, and Modular systems—intelligent, cyber-resilient, and purpose-built for AI, database, and virtualization workloads. (Latest models include R760, R660, and MX7000 Chassis for scalable data center deployments).
• Storage: Enterprise solutions such as PowerStore, Unity XT, PowerVault, and PowerMax, with a deep dive into PowerScale for unstructured data and PowerProtect for backup, recovery, and cyber-resilience.
• Networking: Dell PowerSwitch solutions and data center network architectures, with a focus on high-performance clusters and virtualization environments.
• Hyperconverged & SDS: Dell VxRail and PowerFlex, jointly engineered with VMware, delivering simplified management, scalability, and high availability.
• Systems Management & Security: Tools like Active Directory, VMware vSphere, Veeam backup, and Kaspersky Next policies to ensure strong management, resilience, and protection against evolving cyber threats.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the role of compute, storage, networking, and security in modern IT ecosystems.
• Evaluate and apply Dell’s portfolio of infrastructure solutions.
• Implement best practices in virtualization, backup, and cybersecurity.
• Recognize how Kenera International Trading PLC integrates these technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions for enterprises in Ethiopia and beyond.

This training is designed for IT managers, system administrators, decision-makers, students, and anyone eager to learn, providing both strategic insight and practical skills to power digital transformation with Dell’s world-class infrastructure locally delivered by Kenera, your trusted ICT partner.

Course Structure (Module-by-Module)