Course length: 5 days

Course Description

Server+ Certification is a hands-on instruction book that provides you with the skills and knowledge to help you prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Prerequisites

We designed this course for the student who is interested in preparing for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. The exam is targeted for computer technicians with 18 to 24 months of strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting server hardware and NOS issues; and at least one industry certification, such as CompTIA's A+, Compaq ACT, Novell CNA, or Microsoft MCP. In addition to these exam requirements, to ensure your success with this course, we recommend you first take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:
• A+ Certification: Core Hardware
• A+ Certification: Operating Systems
• Network+ Certification

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Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers
Topic 1A: Investigating Different Types of Servers
Topic 1B: Identifying Server Hardware
Topic 1C: Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software

Lesson 2: Installing Servers
Topic 2A: Planning for Server Installation
Topic 2B: Adding Server Hardware
Topic 2C: Verifying the Installation
Topic 2D: Data-transmission Media

Lesson 3: Configuring Servers
Topic 3A: Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
Topic 3B: Configuring RAID
Topic 3C: Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
Topic 3D: Configuring External Peripheral Devices
Topic 3E: Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
Topic 3F: Documenting the Server

Lesson 4: Maintaining Servers
Topic 4A: Backing Up Server Data
Topic 4B: Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
Topic 4C: Setting SNMP Thresholds
Topic 4D: Keeping the Server Clean
Topic 4E: Verifying Hardware
Topic 4F: Establishing Remote Notification

Lesson 5: Upgrading Server Components
Topic 5A: Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
Topic 5B: Adding and Replacing Hardware
Topic 5C: Upgrading Server Software

Lesson 6: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
Topic 6A: Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
Topic 6B: Evaluating the Server Room Environment

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Servers
Topic 7A: Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
Topic 7B: Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
Topic 7C: Using Diagnostic Software
Topic 7D: Identifying Bottlenecks

Lesson 8: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
Topic 8A: Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
Topic 8B: Backups
Topic 8C: Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan