CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server Plus Certification

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Students will learn about server hardware technologies, including how to install, configure, and upgrade server hardware preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster-recovery techniques for servers. Server+ Certification course also provides you with the skills and knowledge to help you prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. Server+ is a certification that validates an individual's knowledge of advanced hardware issues. The first certification of its kind in the marketplace, it helps individuals certify their advanced technical knowledge of planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining servers. Major vendors have formally endorsed Server+ as a prerequisite for working with their hardware.

Employment Objective

Intended:
Students should have a strong understanding of personal computer concepts, an intermediate understanding of networking concepts, and considerable experience with installing and upgrading hardware and software components. For the exam, CompTIA recommends 18 to 24 months' experience working with installing advanced (server) hardware.

Course Objectives: CompTIA Server+ Certification:

Introduction to Servers
Identifying Server Types
Identifying Server Hardware
Identifying Parts of Computer Subsystems
Identifying Components of the System Processing Core
Identifying Drive Types and Implementations
Identifying Components and Features of the Communications Subsystem
Identifying UPS Types
Identifying Server-specific Components Found in Other Subsystems
Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software
Identifying Network Operating System Features
Identifying Other Server Software

Installing Servers
Planning for Server Installation
Discussing the Planning Process
Adding Server Hardware
Installing Server Hardware
Discussing Rack mount Servers and Physical Installation
Verifying the Installation
Verifying the Hardware Installation

Configuring Servers
Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
Checking the BIOS Level
Configuring RAID
Configuring Hardware RAID
Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
Testing the Server Installation
Configuring External Peripheral Devices
Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
Documenting the Server

Maintaining Servers
Backing Up Server Data
Base lining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
Setting SNMP Thresholds
Discussing SNMP
Keeping the Server Clean
Discussing Physical Maintenance of Servers
Verifying Hardware
Establishing Remote Notification
Setting Up and Verifying Remote Notification

Upgrading Server Components
Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
Discussing Upgrade Check Lists
Adding and Replacing Hardware
Upgrading Server Software
Installing NOS Updates
Updating Drivers

Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
Evaluating the Server Room Environment
Evaluating the Server Room Environment

Troubleshooting Servers
Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
Reviewing Troubleshooting Concepts
Discussing Troubleshooting Precautions
Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
Discussing Server Troubleshooting
Using Diagnostic Software
Investigating Wake-on-LAN Technology
Identifying Bottlenecks
Discussing Bottlenecks

Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
Discussing Fault-tolerance
Backups
Discussing Backup Strategies
Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
Discussing Professional Data-recovery Services

Entrance Requirements:

Associate/Bachelors of other than computer field:
Computer related experience or one or two classes for computer basics in college
H.S. Diploma plus one year of experience in computer Industry.

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