Course description
CompTIA Server+ Certification
The CompTIA Server+ certification is an international vendor neutral credential. The CompTIA Server+ exam (Exam SK0-004) is a validation of “foundation” level server skills and knowledge, and is used by organizations and IT professionals around the globe. Day five of the course is the exam day. The course includes one CompTIA Server+ exam voucher, which can either be taken on day five of the course, or if preferred used at any PearsonVUE testing centre and is valid for one year.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is targeted towards individuals with 18-24 months of IT experience. Although not a prerequisite, it is highly recommended that candidates pursuing the CompTIA Server+ certification hold a CompTIA A+ Certification or have equivalent experience.
Who’s it for?
All IT staff involved in the technical support of corporate servers and developers of Client/Server applications. In particular it will benefit those wishing to gain their CompTIA Server+ Qualification from the disciplines of solution sales specialists, software developers, systems engineers, IT server administrators and authorized service technicians.
Training Course Content
Server Architecture
- Explain the purpose and function of server form factors
- Install, configure and maintain server components
- Compare and contrast power and cooling components
Server Administration
- Install and configure server operating systems
- Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each
- Use access and control methods to administer a server
- Perform proper server maintenance techniques
- Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
- Explain the purpose and operation of virtualization components
Storage
- Install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces
- Configure RAID using best practices
- Summarize hardware and features of various storage technologies
- Calculate appropriate storage capacity and plan for future growth
Security
- Compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts
- Apply server hardening techniques
- Explain basic network security systems and protocols
- Implement logical access control methods based on company policy
- Implement data security methods and secure storage disposal techniques
- Implement proper environmental controls and techniques
Networking
- Configure servers to use IP addressing and network infrastructure services
- Compare and contrast various ports and protocols
- Install cables and implement proper cable management procedures
Disaster Recovery
- Explain the importance of disaster recovery principles
- Implement appropriate backup techniques
Troubleshooting
- Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies
- Effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
- Effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
- Effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
- Effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
- Effectively diagnose security issues, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
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More than 90% of satisfied individuals and organisations (2000+ students trained so far)
Expenses
Are any Financial Options Provided?
- 0% Interest Free payments available.
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