CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server+ Certification authenticates knowledge of server hardware and software. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at IT professionals, network support technicians, and hardware specialists with previous experience in the IT industry. 

Audience Profile 

This course 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. This course is also designed for existing server managers who are preparing to take the CompTIA Server+ Exam SK0-004. 

The student will learn: 

• Various types of server storage systems 
• How to install hardware components and configure servers 
• How to resolve issues involved in upgrading server components 
• How to secure, access, and remotely manage server hardware 
• Disaster recovery concepts and techniques 

Prerequisites

• None. Recommended Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, A+ Certification, and 18 to 24 months of IT experience. 

1 – MANAGING SERVER HARDWARE 

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

2 – INSTALLING A SERVER 

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

3 – CONFIGURING NETWORKING 

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

4 – CREATING A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT 

• Create Virtual Servers 
• Create Virtual Switches 

5 – PERFORMING BASIC SERVER CONFIGURATION 

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

6 – ADMINISTERING THE SERVER 

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

7 – IMPLEMENTING STORAGE SOLUTIONS 

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

8 – 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 

9 – 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 

10 – TROUBLESHOOTING SERVER ISSUES 

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