OnlineCourse Details
The CompTIA Server+ (Exam SK0-004) course builds on your existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills and concepts that you 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).
Objectives
- Install and upgrade server-class hardware.
- Install and configure server NOS and applications software.
- Configure RAID arrays.
- Use management and monitoring tools.
- Create disaster recovery plans.
- Troubleshoot hardware, storage, networking, and software issues.
Outline
Module 1: Server Setup
- Servers and Racks
- Storage Devices
- RAID
- System Setup
- Server Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting Procedures
Module 2: Server Networking
- Ethernet
- Internet Protocol
- Routers and Firewalls
- Network Services
- Virtualization Services
Module 3: Server Applications
- Configuring Server Roles
- Storage Services
- Volume Management
- Directory Services
- File and Print Services
- Performance Monitoring
Module 4: Server Maintenance
- Server Hardware
- Environment and Maintenance
- Power Distribution
- Server Hardware Troubleshooting
- Server Management
- Configuration Management
Module 5: Server Security
- Site Security
- Remote Access Services
- Server Hardening
- Security Software
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup
Target Audience
CompTIA Server+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as Server Support Technician, Server Administrator, Application Server Administrator, and Storage Administrator. Ideally, you should have successfully completed gtslearning’s “A+ Certification (for Exams 220-901/902) Official Study Guide” course or have around 1 year of experience of working in IT support. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course: Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and experience. Six months to one year of post-A+ Certification support experience. Extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in your course you should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA A+ certification or the equivalent training and experience. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following courses:
- CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach
- CompTIA Network+