What you'll learn?

·     Examine server fundamentals.

·     Identify the hardware components of a server.

·     Describe the features of server software.

·     Examine the various types of storage systems used in servers.

·     Install hardware components on a server.

·     Configure servers.

·     Examine the issues in upgrading server components.

·     Identify some of the industry's best practices for deploying a server and the various strategies of securing, accessing, and remotely managing the server hardware.

·     Troubleshoot servers.

·     Describe disaster recovery concepts and techniques.

Description

In this course, trainees install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job, and prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification examination

Audience :

The CompTIA® Server+® certification exam is targeted at IT professionals, network support technicians, and server hardware specialists having 18-24 months of experience in the information technology industry and hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware

Topics :

Introduction to Servers

o  Examine the Network Architecture

o  Identify Common Server Types and Functions

Exploring the Server Hardware

o  Identify Server System Board Components

o  Explore System Processing Core

o  Explore Server Memory

o  Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

Introduction to Server Software

o  Describe Server Software

o  NOS Management Features

o  NOS Security Features

o  Network Essentials for Servers

Exploring the Server Storage System

o  Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers

o  Exploring IDE and SCSI

o  Describe RAID

o  Explore NAS Implementations

o  Explore SAN Implementations

Installing the Server Hardware

o  Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation

o  Install Hardware Components on a Server

o  Verify Server Installation

o  Install a Server in a Network Environment

Configuring Servers

o  NOS Installation and Verification

o  Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools

o  Server Configuration Documentation

Examining the Issues in Upgrading Server Components

o  Examine an Upgrade Checklist

o  Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware

o  Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software

Examining Servers in an IT Environment

o  Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance

o  Server Security and Access Methods

Troubleshooting Servers

o  Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies

o  Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems

o  Troubleshoot Server Software Problems

o  Troubleshoot Server Network Problems

o  Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems

Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies

o  Examine Disaster Recovery Plans

o  Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies

o  Implement Replication Methods

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Trainees taking this course should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse. Furthermore, this course assumes that trainees have completed the CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials course or have equivalent experience.

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • Technical Support

Training Materials :

CompTIA Press

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This course is a credit towards Server+ Certification