CompTIA Server+ Certification

This course is designed for IT professionals such as PC, desktop, and help desk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists. This course is also designed for existing server managers who are preparing to take the CompTIA Server+ Exam SK0-004.

SCHEDULE DATES - 35 Hour Hands-On Program

CompTIA Server+ Certification Objectives

• Manage server hardware
• Install server hardware and operating systems
• Configure networking hardware and protocols
• Perform basic server configuration tasks
• Create a virtual server environment
• Administer servers
• Implement server storage solutions
• Secure the server
• Plan and test disaster recovery
• Troubleshoot server issues

CompTIA Server+ Certification Outline

Server Architecture

• 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
• Importance of asset management and documentation
• Purpose and operation of virtualization components

Storage

• Install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces
• Configure RAID using best practices
• 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
• 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

• Importance of disaster recovery principles
• Implement appropriate backup techniques

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting theory and methodologies
• Troubleshoot hardware problems and appropriate tools and methods
• Troubleshoot software problems and appropriate tools and methods
• Diagnose network problems and appropriate tools and methods
• Troubleshoot storage problems and appropriate tools and methods
• Diagnose security issues and appropriate tools and methods

Intended Audience For This CompTIA Server+ Certification Prep (Exam SK0-004)

• Server Support Technician
• IT/Server Technician
• Server Administrator
• Storage Administrator

CompTIA Server+ Certification Prerequisites

• This course is also designed for students who are seeking theCompTIA Server Plus and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 Certification Exam and the CompTIA 220-1002 Certification Exam.
• HS Diploma/GED

Income Expectation

$79,700/yr

The average salary for a CompTIA Server+ Certified Employee is $79,700 in New York City. Salary estimates are provided by CompTIA.

CompTIA Server+ Certification Employment Objective

Upon completion of this course, and the certifying exam(s), the student will be qualified to take a job as a

Server Support Technician
Server Administrator
IT/Server Technician
or Storage Administrator

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CASP+

CompTIA CTT+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA CySA+

Tuition Fee $2,000

CompTIA Server+ Certification (Exam SK0-004)

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