MMSTECH024: CompTIA Server+

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.

Outline:

1 – Introduction to Servers

• Examine the Network Architecture
• Identify Common Server Types and Functions

2 – Exploring the Server Hardware

• Identify Server System Board Components
• Explore System Processing Core
• Explore Server Memory
• Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

3 – Introduction to Server Software

• Describe Server Software
• NOS Management Features
• NOS Security Features
• Network Essentials for Servers

4 – Exploring the Server Storage System

• Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers
• Exploring IDE and SCSI
• Describe RAID
• Explore NAS Implementations
• Explore SAN Implementations

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

6 – Configuring Servers

• NOS Installation and Verification
• Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Server Configuration Documentation

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

8 – Examining Servers in an IT Environment

• Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance
• Server Security and Access Methods

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

10 – Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies

• Examine Disaster Recovery Plans
• Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies
• Implement Replication Methods