Course Overview
CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centres as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.
This course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification. CompTIA Server+ is a foundation-level certificate for IT professionals with 18-24 months of experience, and whose job role is focused on PC support. This course focuses on server hardware technologies and operating systems plus related storage and network systems and support procedures.
CompTIA Server+ is the only certification that can ensure that IT professionals at the administrator level are able to do the job in any environment because it is the only certification not restricted to a single platform. The exam covers essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting. The new exam includes performance-based questions that require the candidate to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to securely deploy, administer and troubleshoot servers.
What You Will Learn
Module 1 / Server Setup
- Servers and Racks
- Storage Devices
- RAID
- System Setup
- Server Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting Procedures
Module 2 / Server Networking
- Ethernet
- Internet Protocol
- Routers and Firewalls
- Network Services
- Virtualization Services
Module 3 / Server Applications
- Configuring Server Roles
- Storage Services
- Volume Management
- Directory Services
- File and Print Services
- Performance Monitoring
Module 4 / Server Maintenance
- Server Hardware
- Environment and Maintenance
- Power Distribution
- Server Hardware Troubleshooting
- Server Management
- Configuration Management
Module 5 / Server Security
- Site Security
- Remote Access Services
- Server Hardening
- Security Software
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup
Target Audience
CompTIA Server+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as Systems Administrator, Data Center Technician, Server Administrator, Network Administrator,
Field Service Technician or Engineer, IT Technician and Data Center Engineer.
Course Prerequisites
Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course: Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and experience. Six months to one year of post-A+ Certification support experience. Extensive experience in supporting end-users and PC-based systems.
Certification
The course completion certificate is provided with Dubai KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) Attestation.
This course is recommended as preparation for the CompTIA Certification:
CompTIA Server+