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CompTIA Server+

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

Introduction to Servers

• Describe Network Models
• Identify Common Server Types and Functions

Exploring the System Processing Core

• Describe System Boards
• Describe Processors
• Describe Memory

Exploring the Storage Subsystem

• Exploring SCSI Devices
• Explore IDE/ATA Devices
• Describe RAID
• Explore NAS Implementations
• Explore SAN Implementations

Exploring the Communication, Power, and Input/Output Subsystems

• Explore the Communication Subsystem
• Explore the Power Subsystem
• Explore the Input/Output Subsystem

Installing Servers

• Plan for Server Installation
• Identify Data-Transmission Media Types
• Install Hardware Into a Server
• Install Servers Into an Environment
• Verify the Server Installation

Configuring Servers

• Configure RAID
• Network Operating System Installation
• Configure External Peripheral Devices
• Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Document the Server

Maintaining Servers

• Back Up Server Data
• Baseline Servers and Monitor Server Performance
• Perform Physical Housecleaning

Upgrading Server Components

• Create and Use Upgrade Checklists
• Add and Replace Hardware
• Upgrade Server Software

Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers

• Evaluate Physical Security
• Evaluate Server Room Environment

Troubleshooting Servers

• Perform Problem Determination
• Use Diagnostic Tools
• Identify Bottlenecks

Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques

• Fault-Tolerance and Availability
• Fault Recovery
• Implement Disaster Recovery Plans