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CompTIA Server+ 2009

Overview: In this course, you will install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job. You will: explore server fundamentals; describe the characteristics of the system processing core subsystem; describe storage system components, so that you can effectively implement several types of storage solutions; explore the communication, power, and input/output subsystems; install, configure and maintain servers; upgrade server components; explore environmental issues surrounding servers; troubleshoot servers; explore disaster recovery concepts and techniques.

Prerequisites: The CompTIA Server+ certification is targeted toward computer technicians with 18-24 months of strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting PC hardware and NOS issues; and at least one industry certification, such as CompTIA's A+, Compaq ACT, Novell CAN, or Microsoft MCP. To ensure your success with this course, it is recommended you first take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge: A+ Certification: Core Hardware, A+ Certification: Operating Systems, and Network+ Certification

Duration: 5 days

Lesson 1: INTRODUCTION TO SERVERS

Examine the Network Architecture

Identify Common Server Types and Functions

Lesson 2: EXPLORING THE SERVERHARDWARE

Identify Server System Board Components

Explore System Processing Core

Explore Server Memory

Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

Lesson 3: INTRODUCTION TO SERVER SOFTWARE

Describe Server Software

NOS Management Features

NOS Security Features

Network Essentials for Servers

Lesson 4: EXPLORING THE SERVER STORAGE SYSTEM

Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers

Explore IDE and SCSI

Describe RAID

Explore NAS Implementations

Explore SAN Implementations

Lesson 5: INSTALLING THE SERVERHARDWARE

Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation

Install Hardware Components on a Server

Verify Server Installation

Install a Server in a Network Environment

Lesson 6: CONFIGURING SERVERS

NOS Installation and Verification

Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools

Server Configuration Documentation

Lesson 7: EXAMINING THE ISSUES INUPGRADING SERVER COMPONENTS

Examine an Upgrade Checklist

Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware

Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software

Lesson 8: EXAMINING SERVERS IN AN IT ENVIRONMENT

Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance

Server Security and Access Methods

Lesson 9: TROUBLESHOOTING SERVERS

Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies

Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems

Troubleshoot Server Software Problems

Troubleshoot Server Network Problems

Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems

Lesson 10: EXPLORING DISASTER RECOVERY CONCEPTS AND
METHODOLOGIES

Examine Disaster Recovery Plans

Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies

Implement Replication Methods