Server+

Five Days •  Instructor-led

This course builds on existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills & concepts students will use on the job when administering any type of network server. If your job duties include server troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of network server-related career, it provides the primary knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. The CompTIA® Server+® (Exam SK0-004) course can also benefit you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA Server+ examination (Exam SK0-004).

About the exam

This exam is designed for IT professionals such as PC, desktop, and help desk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists.

Course Outline

MANAGING SERVER HARDWARE

  • Server Components
  • Server Power
  • Server Cooling
  • Asset Management

INSTALLING A SERVER

  • Prepare an Installation Plan
  • Prepare the Server Hardware
  • Set Up the Server Hardware
  • Install an Operating System

CONFIGURING NETWORKING

  • Manage Network Cabling
  • Configure Network Interface Cards
  • Implement IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Services

CREATING A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

  • Create Virtual Servers
  • Create Virtual Switches

PERFORMING BASIC SERVER CONFIGURATION

  • Configure Local Server Properties
  • Configure Server Roles
  • Set Up IP Addressing Service Roles

ADMINISTERING THE SERVER

  • Update the Server
  • Server Administration Access and Control Methods
  • Create Service Level Agreements
  • Monitor Server Performance

IMPLEMENTING STORAGE SOLUTIONS

  • Perform Capacity Planning
  • Deploy Primary Storage Devices
  • Storage Technologies
  • Configure RAID

SECURING THE SERVER

  • Configure Firewalls
  • Configure Security Protocols
  • Implement Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Implement Logical Access Control Methods
  • Implement Data Security Methods
  • Apply Server Hardening Techniques
  • Implement Physical Security
  • Create Virtual Networks

PLANNING AND TESTING DISASTER RECOVERY

  • Implement Environmental Controls
  • Manage Documentation for the Server and the Network
  • Create A Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Perform Backup and Restoration

TROUBLESHOOTING SERVER ISSUES

  • Troubleshoot Theory and Methods
  • Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
  • Troubleshoot Software Issues
  • Troubleshoot Networking Issues
  • Troubleshoot Storage Issues
  • Troubleshoot Security Issues