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CompTIA Server+ Certification (Exam SK0-004)

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).

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform the duties of a server administrator.

In this course, you will:

Manage server hardware.

Install server hardware and operating systems.

Configure networking hardware and protocols.

Create a virtual server environment.

Perform basic server configuration tasks.

Administer servers.

Implement server storage solutions.

Secure the server.

Plan and test disaster recovery.

Troubleshoot server issues.

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Course Outline

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

Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

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Target Audience

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.

Prerequisites

Other 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.