CompTIA Server +

5 Day Training Class

Overview: Server+ Certification provides you with the skills and knowledge to help you prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Prerequisites: This course is designed for the student who is interested in preparing for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. The exam is targeted for computer technicians with 18 to 24 months of strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting server hardware and NOS issues; and at least one industry certification, such as CompTIA's A+, Novell CNA, or Microsoft MCP. In addition to these exam requirements, to ensure your success with this course, we recommend you first take the following or have equivalent knowledge:

A+ Certification Training Class
Network+ 

Performance-Based Objectives

• Describe different types of servers, and identify hardware and software components used in servers.
• Install servers into a network environment.
• Configure servers for optimal performance.
• Employ preventive maintenance measures to keep servers running at acceptable performance levels.
• Upgrade server hardware and software.
• Discuss environmental issues that pertain to server operation.
• Troubleshoot problems with server hardware and software.
• Identify and explain disaster-recovery concepts and techniques.

Training Course Content:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers

• Topic 1A: Investigating Different Types of Servers
  • Task 1A-1: Identifying Server Types
• Topic 1B: Identifying Server Hardware
  • Task 1B-1: Identifying Parts of Computer Subsystems
  • Task 1B-2: Identifying Components of the System Processing Core
  • Task 1B-3: Identifying Drive Types and Implementations
  • Task 1B-4: Identifying Components and Features of the CommunicationsSubsystem
  • Task 1B-5: Identifying UPS Types
  • Task 1B-6: Identifying Server-specific Components Found in Other Subsystems
• Topic 1C: Identifying Network Operating Systems and OtherSoftware
  • Task 1C-1: Identifying Network Operating System Features
  • Task 1C-2: Identifying Other Server Software

Lesson 2: Installing Servers

• Topic 2A: Planning for Server Installation
  • Task 2A-1: Discussing the Planning Process
• Topic 2B: Adding Server Hardware
  • Task 2B-1: Installing Server Hardware
  • Task 2B-2: Discussing Rackmount Servers and Physical Installation
• Topic 2C: Verifying the Installation
  • Task 2C-1: Verifying the Hardware Installation

Lesson 3: Configuring Servers

• Topic 3A: Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
  • Task 3A-1: Checking the BIOS Level
• Topic 3B: Configuring RAID
  • Task 3B-1: Configuring Hardware RAID
• Topic 3C: Installing Network Operating Systems and OtherSoftware
  • Task 3C-1: Testing the Server Installation
• Topic 3D: Configuring External Peripheral Devices
• Topic 3E: Installing System Monitoring Agents and ServiceTools
• Topic 3F: Documenting the Server

Lesson 4: Maintaining Servers

• Topic 4A: Backing Up Server Data
• Topic 4B: Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
• Topic 4C: Setting SNMP Thresholds
  • Task 4C-1: Discussing SNMP
• Topic 4D: Keeping the Server Clean
  • Task 4D-1: Discussing Physical Maintenance of Servers
• Topic 4E: Verifying Hardware
• Topic 4F: Establishing Remote Notification
  • Task 4F-1: Setting Up and Verifying Remote Notification

Lesson 5: Upgrading Server Components

• Topic 5A: Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
  • Task 5A-1: Discussing Upgrade Check Lists
• Topic 5B: Adding and Replacing Hardware
• Topic 5C: Upgrading Server Software
  • Task 5C-1: Installing NOS Updates
  • Task 5C-2: Updating Drivers

Lesson 6: Exploring Environmental Issues SurroundingServers

• Topic 6A: Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
  • Task 6A-1: Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
• Topic 6B: Evaluating the Server Room Environment
  • Task 6B-1: Evaluating the Server Room Environment

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Servers

• Topic 7A: Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
  • Task 7A-1: Reviewing Troubleshooting Concepts
  • Task 7A-2: Discussing Troubleshooting Precautions
• Topic 7B: Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
  • Task 7B-1: Discussing Server Troubleshooting
• Topic 7C: Using Diagnostic Software
  • Task 7C-1: Investigating Wake-on-LAN Technology
• Topic 7D: Identifying Bottlenecks
  • Task 7D-1: Discussing Bottlenecks

Lesson 8: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques

• Topic 8A: Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
  • Task 8A-1: Discussing Fault-tolerance
• Topic 8B: Backups
  • Task 8B-1: Discussing Backup Strategies
• Topic 8C: Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
  • Task 8C-1: Discussing Professional Data-recovery Services