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CompTIA Server+ Certification
 

Duration:
Traditional Instructor Led Learning - 5.00 Day(s)
Online Anytime - Self Paced
Online Live - 5.00 Sessions
Mentored Learning - Flexible

Overview:
In this course, students install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job, and prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, 2009 objectives.

Who Should Attend:
The CompTIA® Server+® certification exam is targeted at IT professionals, network support technicians, and server hardware specialists having 18-24 months of experience in the information technology industry and hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware.

At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - examine server fundamentals. - identify the hardware components of a server. - describe the features of server software. - examine the various types of storage systems used in servers. - install hardware components on a server. - configure servers. - examine the issues in upgrading server components. - identify some of the industry's best practices for deploying a server and the various strategies of securing, accessing, and remotely managing the server hardware. - troubleshoot servers. - describe disaster recovery concepts and techniques.

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:
A+ Certification - Operating Systems
Network+ Certification (Second Edition)
 
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers
Examine the Network Architecture
Identify Common Server Types and Functions
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Lesson 2: Exploring the Server Hardware
Identify Server System Board Components
Explore System Processing Core
Explore Server Memory
Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems
Lesson 3: Introduction to Server Software
Describe Server Software
NOS Management Features
NOS Security Features
Network Essentials for Servers
Lesson 4: Exploring the Server Storage System
Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers
Exploring IDE and SCSI
Describe RAID
Explore NAS Implementations
Explore SAN Implementations
Lesson 5: Installing the Server Hardware
Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation
Install Hardware Components on a Server
Verify Server Installation
Install a Server in a Network Environment
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Lesson 6: Configuring Servers
NOS Installation and Verification
Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
Server Configuration Documentation
Lesson 7: Examining the Issues in Upgrading Server Components
Examine an Upgrade Checklist
Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware
Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software
Lesson 8: Examining Servers in an IT Environment
Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance
Server Security and Access Methods
Lesson 9: Troubleshooting Servers
Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies
Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems
Troubleshoot Server Software Problems
Troubleshoot Server Network Problems
Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems
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Lesson 10: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies
Examine Disaster Recovery Plans
Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies
Implement Replication Methods