CompTIA Server+ Certification Prep (Exam SK0-005)

Overview

Get trained in the installation, security, and maintenance of servers. The CompTIA Server+ course is for systems and server admins and other professionals who want to understand better server management and administration and address storage, OS, software, and network problems more effectively.

About the course

Server+: Focuses on server management, automation, on-premise and hybrid environments, troubleshooting, and cloud computing concepts for administrators.

Automation, scripting and virtualization to optimize server management
On-premise and hybrid server environments to accommodate both enterprise and small business needs
Server administration and troubleshooting both on-premise and remotely
Cloud computing concepts as they apply to server administration and maintenance

Course content

Course Outline

Server Hardware Installation and Management

Install physical hardware
Deploy and manage storage
Perform server hardware maintenance

Server Administration

Install server operating systems
Configure servers to use network infrastructure services
Configure and maintain server functions and features
Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers
Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization
Summarize scripting basics for server administration
Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
Explain licensing concepts

Security and Disaster Recovery

Summarize data security concepts
Summarize physical security concepts
Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration
Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies
Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods
Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts
Explain the importance of backups and restores
Explain the importance of disaster recovery

Troubleshooting

Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology
Troubleshoot common hardware failures
Troubleshoot storage problems
Troubleshoot common OS and software problems
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues