Paul Hill

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Paul Hill is a systems engineer and technology educator focused on building practical, modern training platforms. He is the founder of Server Academy, where he teaches infrastructure, cloud, and automation skills with an emphasis on real-world application.

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Paul Hill's Blog posts

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Isometric illustration of a bash if statement as a branching decision node in a shell script, dark blue
Linux

Bash If Statement: Conditionals in Shell Scripts

A practical guide to the bash if statement: if/then/fi syntax, test brackets, comparing numbers and strings, file checks, elif, and combining conditions.

Paul HillJun 27, 202610 min read0
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Python

Python Type Hints: Write Cleaner, Safer Code

Python type hints document your code, power editor autocomplete, and catch bugs with mypy. Learn the syntax for functions, lists, dicts, and unions.

Paul HillJun 26, 20269 min read0
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DevOps

Docker Tutorial: From Zero to Production-Ready Containers

A hands-on Docker tutorial covering images, containers, docker run, building your own image with a Dockerfile, and Docker Compose for multi-container apps.

Paul HillJun 25, 202612 min read0
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Python

Python argparse: Build Command-Line Tools the Right Way

Python argparse makes building command-line tools easy: declare your arguments once and get input validation, type conversion, and a --help screen free.

Paul HillJun 24, 202612 min read0

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Discussion: Bash If Statement: Conditionals in Shell Scripts

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Discussion: Python Type Hints: Write Cleaner, Safer Code

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Discussion: Docker Tutorial: From Zero to Production-Ready Containers

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Discussion: Active Directory User Management Quiz

Thanks Adarsh!

May 12, 2026New Python Coding Exercises

Hey Jason, Thanks for the reply! You're absolutely right - this coding exercises depends on prior Python knowledge. As d...

Apr 23, 2026Discussion: Installing the ADDS (Active Directory Domain Services) Server Role

Hey, TLDR; it should be working now. If not please report back here. We had to rebuild our system from scratch and fina...

Apr 14, 2026Hadns-on Lab Issues

Hey keen_turquoise_fox, We rebuilt the entire lab system over the past few weekends due to an issue with our vendors. We...

Apr 14, 2026

Courses

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Python 3 Fundamentals

Learn Python from scratch with hands-on coding in your browser. Variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and two portfolio projects.

37%16/43 Lessons
7h 9min
43 Lessons
9 Quizzes

Building your IT Lab

Unlock your potential in IT with our "Building your IT Lab" course! Gain hands-on experience in setting up, managing, and troubleshooting servers and networks, empowering you to create a robust lab environment that accelerates your learning and career growth.

39%7/18 Lessons
43 min
18 Lessons
1 Quizzes

Python for Complete Beginners

Learn Python from scratch! Start writing your own Python Apps

100%6/6 Lessons
4 min
6 Lessons
2 Quizzes

Active Directory & Identity with Windows Server

Master Active Directory and identity management with Windows Server in this hands-on course. Learn to efficiently manage user access, enhance security, and streamline IT operations, empowering you to build a robust infrastructure for your organization. Unlock your potential in server administration today!

14%5/37 Lessons
9h 56min
37 Lessons
8 Quizzes