Course Details
CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and in hybrid environments.
Recommended as preparation for the exam:
- SK0-005 – Server + Exam
Objectives
- Install, configure and manage server hardware and server operating systems
- Implement proper server hardening and security controls
- Successfully troubleshoot common server problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high availability and backup concepts
Outline
Server Hardware Installation and Management
- Physical Hardware Installation
- Storage
- Server Hardware Maintenance
Server Administration
- Server Operating System Installation
- Server Configuration
- Server Maintenance
- High Availability
- Virtualisation
- Scripting Basics
- Asset Management and Dcoumentation
- Licensing Concepts
Security and Disaster Recovery
- Data Security Concepts
- Physical Security Concepts
- Identity and Access Management
- Data Security Risks and Mitigation
- Server Hardening Methods
- Server Decommissioning Concepts
- Restore and Backup
- Disaster Recovery
Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology
- Troubleshooting Common Hardware Failures
- Troubleshooting Storage Problems
- Troubleshooting Common OS and Software Problems
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
- Troubleshooting Security Problems
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Though not mandatory, CompTIA recommends that candidates have 18 to 24 months of IT experience in server technology and CompTIA A+ certification.