CompTIA Server+

Overview

This concentrated course covers the theory and practical skill levels required by the CompTIA Server+ objectives.

Pre-requisites

It is preferred that delegates have at least 18 months or more hands-on experience in installing, configuring, diagnosing and troubleshooting either, PC, Workstation, or Server systems. Although not a firm requirement, delegates are encouraged to have at least one other formal IT certification such as CompTIA A+, or Network+.

Objectives

To prepare the delegate for the CompTIA Server+ examination

Topics

General Server Hardware Knowledge

· System bus architectures

· Adapter fault tolerance

· Purpose and function of server types

· Memory

· Storage solutions

· iSCSI and FCIP technologies

· Raid technologies

· Server subsystems

· Network storage systems

Installation

· Pre installation planning

· Hardware installation and support

Configuration

· BIOS / Firmware upgrades

· RAID configuration

· Install NOS / NOS and driver updates

· Configure peripherals

· Service tools

· Baselining and documentation

Upgrading

· Backups

· Adding processors

· Adding disk drives

· Memory capacity

· BIOS / Firmware upgrades

· Upgrade adapters and peripheral devices

· System monitoring agents and service tools

· UPS

Proactive Maintenance

· Performance and baselining

· Housekeeping

Environment

· Physical security

· Server room environmental issues

Troubleshooting and Problem Determination

· Problem determination

· Diagnostic hardware, software and utilities

· Baseline, performance and bottlenecks

Disaster Recovery

· Recovery plans

· Backup hardware and media

· Backup and restoration schemes

Materials Issued

Server+ Course manual