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This CompTIA Server+ course covers the essentials of installing, managing and troubleshooting servers.
CompTIA Server+
Our CompTIA Server+ course covers the essentials for deploying, administrating, and troubleshooting on-premise and hybrid server environments. We discuss the fundamentals of server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, resolving system hardware, connectivity, and storage issues. Our CompTIA Server+ course prepares IT professionals for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam SK0-005.
Prerequisite(s): CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent knowledge. Two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment.
CompTIA Authorized Partner ID: 1298427
** Course Subject to Change.
CompTIA Server+
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the fundamentals of server hardware and installing, configuring, and maintaining servers
- Recall elements storage technologies and asset management
- Recognize components of networking and scripting
- Describe the basics of disaster recovery
- Define how to troubleshoot storage and software issues and connectivity problems
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Server+ Module 1
Server Hardware
- Racking
- Cool Management
- Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
- Power Cabling
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Network Cabling
- Fiber
- Server Chassis Types
- Server Components
CompTIA Server+ Module 2
Installing and Configuring Servers
- Installing Server Operating Systems
- Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Imaging
- Partition and Volume Types
- File System Types
- Configuring and Maintaining Server Functions and Features
- The Purpose and Operation of Virtualization
CompTIA Server+ Module 3
Server Maintenance
- Out-of-Band Management
- Local Hardware Administration
- Components
- Drives
- Hot-Swappable Hardware
- Server Hardware Maintenance
- Explain Licensing Concepts
CompTIA Server+ Module 4
Storage Technologies and Asset Management
- RAID Levels
- Hard Drive Media Types
- Hard Disk Drive
- Rotations Per Minute
- Interface Types
- Shared Storage
- Asset Management
- Documentation Management
CompTIA Server+ Module 5
Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements
- Clustering
- Fault Tolerance
- Redundant Server Network Infrastructure
- Load Balancing
- Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming
CompTIA Server+ Module 6
Securing the Server
- Physical Security Controls
- Environmental Controls
- Security Risks
- Mitigation Strategies
- OS Hardening
- Host Security
- Hardware Hardening
- Patching
CompTIA Server+ Module 7
Securing Server Data and Network Access
- Encryption Paradigms
- Data Storage
- Password Policies
- Permissions and Access Controls
- Auditing
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Proper Removal Procedures
- Media Destruction
CompTIA Server+ Module 8
Networking and Scripting
- Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Default Gateways
- Name Resolution
- Addressing Protocols
- Firewall
- Static vs. Dynamic
- Script Types
- Basic Data Types
- Comment Syntax
CompTIA Server+ Module 9
Disaster Recovery
- Backup Methods
- Backup Frequency
- Restore Methods
- Backup Validation
- Site Types
- Testing
CompTIA Server+ Module 10
Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues
- Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology
- Determining Scope
- Causes of Common Problems
- Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) Battery Failure
- Tools and Techniques
- Hardware Compatibility List
CompTIA Server+ Module 11
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues
- Lack of Internet Connectivity
- Improper IP Configuration
- Bad Cables
- Verify Cable Integrity
- Unknown Host
- Commands
CompTIA Server+ Module 12
Troubleshooting Storage Issues
- Boot Errors
- Partition Errors
- Disk Space Utilization
- Host Bus Adapter Failure
- Disk Management
- RAID and Array Management
- Visual Inspections
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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CompTIA Server+
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the CompTIA SK0-005 CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player