CompTIA Server+

About this course

The CompTIA® Server+® (Exam SK0-004) course builds on your existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills and concepts that you 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)

To ensure your success in this course, you should have:

• Intermediate knowledge of information security concepts, including but not limited to identity and access management (IAM), cryptographic concepts and implementations, computer networking concepts and implementations, and common security technologies.
• Practical experience in securing various computing environments, including small to medium businesses, as well as enterprise environments.

You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0- 501) course or by obtaining the appropriate industry certification.

Lesson 1: Managing Server Hardware

• Server Components
• Server Power
• Server Cooling
• Asset Management

Lesson 2: Installing a Server

• Prepare an Installation Plan
• Prepare the Server Hardware
• Set Up the Server Hardware
• Install an Operating System

Lesson 3: Configuring Networking

• Manage Network Cabling
• Configure Network Interface Cards
• Implement IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Service

Lesson 4: Creating a Virtual Environment

• Create Virtual Servers
• Create Virtual Switches

Lesson 5: Performing Basic Server Configuration

• Configure Local Server Properties
• Configure Server Roles
• Set Up IP Addressing Service Roles

Lesson 6: Administering the Server

• Update the Server
• Server Administration Access and Control Methods
• Create Service Level Agreements Topic D: Monitor Server Performance

Lesson 7: Implementing Storage Solutions

• Perform Capacity Planning
• Deploy Primary Storage Devices
• Storage Technologies
• Configure RAID

Lesson 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

Lesson 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

Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Server Issues

• Troubleshoot Theory and Methods
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
• Troubleshoot Software Issues
• Troubleshoot Networking Issues
• Troubleshoot Storage Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Issue