Server+

Server+ Preparation Training – CompTIA

Credential to be awarded: Certificate of Completion

Total Hours: 40

INCLUDED: Fees, Itemized: Course book $115; Optional CompTIA Certification Voucher $285

Total tuition & fees: $3695

Course Description

This certification preparation program the CompTIA Server+ 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. Server+ focuses on server-specific hardware and operating systems, and certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery.

Day 1: Introduction to Servers, and Exploring the Server Hardware

• Topic A: Examine the Network Architecture
• Topic B: Identify Common Server Types and Functions
• Topic C: Identify Server System Board Components
• Topic D: Explore System Processing Core
• Topic E: Explore Server Memory
• Topic F: Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

Day 2: Introduction to Server Software, Exploring the Server Storage System

•  Topic A: Describe Server Software
• Topic B: NOS Management Features
• Topic C: NOS Security Features
• Topic D: Network Essentials for Servers
• Topic E: Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers
• Topic F: Explore IDE and SCSI
• Topic G: Describe RAID
• Topic H: Explore NAS Implementations
• Topic I: Explore SAN Implementations

Day 3: Installing the Server Hardware, and Configuring Servers

•  Topic A: Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation
• Topic B: Install Hardware Components on a Server
• Topic C: Verify Server Installation
• Topic D: Install a Server in a Network Environment
• Topic E: NOS Installation and Verification
• Topic F: Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Topic G: Server Configuration Documentation

 Day 4: Examining the Issues in Upgrading Server Components, and Examining Servers in an IT Environment

•  Topic A: Examine an Upgrade Checklist
• Topic B: Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware
• Topic C: Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software
• Topic D: Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance
• Topic E: Server Security and Access Methods

Day 5: Troubleshooting Servers, and Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies

•  Topic A: Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies
• Topic B: Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems
• Topic C: Troubleshoot Server Software Problems
• Topic D: Troubleshoot Server Network Problems
• Topic E: Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems
• Topic F: Examine Disaster Recovery Plans
• Topic G: Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies
• Topic H: Implement Replication Methods

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