CompTIA Server+

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    3 Days

This practical three-day hands-on course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification. The content covers advanced-level technical subjects including server technologies, installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge and skills of advanced IT technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification for individuals with 18-24 months of experience with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. Suitable for: The intended audience includes those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification. Advanced level technical competency in the areas of server issues and technology are benchmarked by this certification. It is also suitable for PC support technicians wanting to improve their skills in support and administration. Study of the course can also help to prepare for other, similar technical support qualifications and act as the groundwork for more advanced training.

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Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
113 Arundel Street, S1 2NT

Start date

On request

About this course

Students should have successfully completed the CompTIA A+ Certification and have approximately 12 months' experience of PC support. It is not necessary that students pass the A+ exams before completing Server+ certification, but this is recommended. Regardless of whether students have passed A+, it is recommended that they have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course: Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC Know the PC startup process Use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features Basic network terminology.

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Course programme

Course content:

Module 1 - Planning Servers

  • Server Hardware
  • Server as Hardware
  • Servers and Networks
  • Features of Servers
  • Server Software
  • Server as Software
  • Types of Servers
  • Workstation OS versus NOS
  • Windows NT
  • The Windows 2000 Family
  • The Windows 2003 Family
  • The Windows 2008 Family
  • Windows Administration Tools
  • Windows Licensing
  • Novell NetWare
  • UNIX
  • Linux
  • Apple Mac OS X
  • Networking Concepts
  • Network Components
  • Network Topologies
  • The OSI Model
  • IEEE 802 Standards
  • Network Devices
  • Network Transport Protocols
  • Planning Installations and Upgrades
  • Project Planning Concepts
  • Server Installation Plans
  • Server Upgrade Plans
  • Implementing the Plan
  • Verifying the Plan

Module 2 - Server Hardware and Components

  • Form Factors and Racks
  • Server Form Factors
  • Racks
  • Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
  • Bus Architecture
  • Motherboard Components
  • Expansion Bus Standards
  • Features of Processors
  • Intel Pentium and Xeon Processors
  • Intel Itanium Processor
  • AMD Processors
  • Random Access Memory (RAM) Types
  • Memory Packaging
  • Memory Characteristics
  • Storage Devices
  • Hard Drives
  • The SCSI Interface
  • SCSI Connectors and Cabling
  • Setting Up a SCSI Bus
  • ATA (IDE) Interface
  • Drive Arrays (RAID)
  • Formatting a Disk
  • Network Storage

Module 3 - Installing and Upgrading Servers

  • Installing and Upgrading Hardware
  • Static Electricity
  • Adding and Removing Components
  • Accessing the Case
  • CPU
  • Memory
  • Power Supply Unit
  • Adapter Cards
  • Storage Devices
  • BIOS, CMOS, and Firmware
  • Installing Peripherals, Racks, and Network Devices
  • Rack Installation
  • Peripheral Devices
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Installing Network Components
  • Structured Wiring Systems
  • Installing and Upgrading Software
  • Windows Installation
  • NetWare Installation
  • Linux Installation
  • Configuration
  • Configuring Network Services
  • Directory Services
  • File and Print Services
  • Network Routing Services
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Name Resolution Using DNS
  • Microsoft Networking Host Names
  • Firewalls and Proxy Servers
  • Remote Access Services
  • SNA Services
  • Configuring Web Services
  • Email (SMTP Protocol)
  • Shared Fax Systems
  • Web and FTP Servers

Module 4 - Maintenance and Optimisation

  • Proactive Maintenance
  • Developing a Server Management Plan
  • Security
  • Passwords and Accounts
  • Encryption
  • Virus Prevention
  • Server Environment
  • Storage and Transportation
  • Monitoring and Optimization
  • Network Management Protocols
  • Server Monitoring
  • Measuring Performance in Windows
  • Measuring Performance in NetWare
  • Measuring Performance in Linux
  • Interpreting the Output
  • Logging User Activity
  • Network Monitoring
  • Protocol Analyzer
  • Remote Monitoring and Notification

Module 5 - Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery

  • Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Procedures
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Perform Shut Down
  • Error Logs
  • Recovery Options
  • Management Utilities
  • Troubleshooting Windows Software
  • Troubleshooting Power and POST Problems
  • Troubleshooting Other Hardware Issues
  • Troubleshooting RAID
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Fault Tolerance and Redundancy
  • Backup Strategies

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