CompTIA Server+
Overview
Course Objective
In this course, you will learn how to:
• Manage server hardware.
• Install server hardware and operating systems.
• Configure networking hardware and protocols.
• Perform basic server configuration tasks.
• Create a virtual server environment.
• Administer servers.
• Implement server storage solutions.
• Secure the server.
• Plan and test disaster recovery.
• Troubleshoot server issues.
Who Should Attend
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. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following Logical Operations courses:
• CompTIA® A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach
• CompTIA® Network+®
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Managing server hardware
• Server Components
• Server Power
• Server Cooling
• Asset Management
Module 2 - Installing a server
• Prepare an Installation Plan
• Prepare the Server Hardware
• Set Up the Server Hardware
• Install an Operating System
Module 3 - Configuring networking
• Manage Network Cabling
• Configure Network Interface Cards
• Implement IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Services
Module 4 - Creating a virtual environment
• Create Virtual Servers
• Create Virtual Switches
Module 5 - Performing basic server configuration
• Configure Local Server Properties
• Configure Server Roles
• Set Up IP Addressing Service Roles
Module 6 - Administering the server
• Update the Server
• Server Administration Access and Control Methods
• Create Service Level Agreements
• Monitor Server Performance
Module 7 - Implementing storage solutions
• Perform Capacity Planning
• Deploy Primary Storage Devices
• Storage Technologies
• Configure RAID
Module 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
Module 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
Module 10 - Troubleshooting server issues
• Troubleshoot Theory and Methods
• Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
• Troubleshoot Software Issues
• Troubleshoot Networking Issues
• Troubleshoot Storage Issues
• Troubleshoot Security Issues
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the CompTIA Server+ course about?
A: This course focuses on developing the skills required to administer, troubleshoot, and maintain network servers. It covers server hardware management, installation, configuration, virtualization, storage, security, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. It also prepares participants for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for IT professionals working with server environments, system administrators, network administrators, data center technicians, and anyone responsible for server installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: Participants should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with PC hardware and network operating systems. It’s also recommended to have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications or equivalent knowledge.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: The course includes server hardware management and installation, networking configuration and virtual environments, basic server configuration and administration, storage solutions and RAID configuration, server security and hardening, disaster recovery planning and implementation, and troubleshooting server, network, software, and security issues.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the CompTIA Server+ exam separately.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What is the CompTIA Server+ course about?
A: This course provides advanced technical skills for server support and administration, covering topics such as hardware management, virtualization, storage, security, and troubleshooting. It is designed for professionals managing or working in server environments and prepares them for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: This course is ideal for IT professionals responsible for server-related tasks, including system administrators, network administrators, data center technicians, and anyone involved in server installation, maintenance, or support.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: There are no mandatory prerequisites, but it is recommended that learners have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with PC hardware and networking, along with CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 5 days.
Q: What specific topics are covered in the course?
A: The course includes server hardware setup and management, operating system installation, networking configuration, virtual environments, server administration, storage solutions, server security, disaster recovery planning, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, network, and security issues.
Q: Will I learn about real-world server management techniques?
A: Yes, the course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world scenarios, helping participants apply server management concepts in actual IT environments.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course prepares you for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. To earn the official certification, you must pass the exam separately.
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