CompTIA Server+

Category:

Course Hours:

180

Course Type:

Mentor Supported Self-Study

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

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+ 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.**

Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.

The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

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

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