IT Infrastructure Management
Designing, Operating, and Optimizing Modern IT Environments
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy guide
- Compute, network, and storage architecture principles
- Hybrid cloud operational frameworks
- Backup and disaster recovery design models
- Infrastructure security and compliance fundamentals
- Monitoring and performance optimization strategies
- Automation as a scaling force multiplier
- Change and incident management frameworks
- Leadership roadmap for infrastructure professionals
- Ready-to-use audit and planning templates
Overview
A complete guide to designing, managing, securing, and scaling modern IT infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
The Problem
Modern IT infrastructure is increasingly complex, spanning on-premises systems, cloud platforms, and hybrid environments. Without structured management, infrastructure becomes reactive, fragile, and misaligned with business needs.
The Solution
This book provides a disciplined framework for designing, operating, securing, and scaling IT infrastructure with strategic alignment and operational maturity.
About This Book
IT Infrastructure Management is a comprehensive guide to designing, operating, and optimizing modern IT environments in an era of hybrid cloud, distributed systems, and increasing operational complexity.
Behind every reliable application and resilient digital platform stands well-designed infrastructure. This book provides the principles, frameworks, and practical strategies required to manage that infrastructure with discipline and strategic intent.
Understand Infrastructure at a Strategic Level
You will begin by redefining what infrastructure truly means in today's IT landscape:
- Infrastructure as a strategic business enabler
- Governance models and architectural decision frameworks
- Aligning infrastructure strategy with business objectives
- Operational maturity and service reliability principles
Master the Core Pillars
The foundational technical layers are covered in depth:
- Compute infrastructure (physical, virtual, cloud)
- Network design and segmentation
- Storage architecture and resilience
- Backup and disaster recovery planning
Operate Modern Hybrid Environments
Real-world IT environments span platforms and providers. This book teaches:
- Managing Windows and Linux systems cohesively
- Cloud and hybrid architecture patterns
- Infrastructure monitoring and observability
- Performance optimization methodologies
Secure and Govern Infrastructure
Infrastructure without security is liability. You will explore:
- Infrastructure security fundamentals
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
- Risk management frameworks
- Audit preparation and documentation discipline
Scale and Lead
The final chapters elevate your perspective:
- Infrastructure automation strategies
- Change and incident management frameworks
- Scaling infrastructure for organizational growth
- Transitioning from infrastructure manager to IT leader
This book bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic infrastructure leadership.
Who Is This Book For?
- Systems administrators stepping into infrastructure roles
- Infrastructure engineers formalizing architecture knowledge
- IT managers responsible for operational reliability
- Cloud and hybrid environment operators
- Aspiring infrastructure architects
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Readers seeking entry-level IT basics only
- Developers focused exclusively on application coding
- Certification exam cram preparation seekers
Table of Contents
- What IT Infrastructure Really Means
- Infrastructure Governance and Strategy
- Compute Infrastructure
- Network Infrastructure
- Storage Architecture
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Managing Windows and Linux Environments
- Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- Performance Optimization
- Infrastructure Security Fundamentals
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Infrastructure Automation
- Change and Incident Management
- Scaling Infrastructure for Growth
- From Infrastructure Manager to IT Leader
Requirements
- Basic understanding of IT systems and networking
- Familiarity with Windows or Linux environments
- Interest in infrastructure design and operations
