Course Overview

Overview
CompTIA Server+ ensures IT pros have the skills to securely install, deploy, manage and troubleshoot servers.

The Official CompTIA Server+ course teaches the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and manage server hardware and server operating systems; implement proper server hardening and security controls; successfully troubleshoot common server problems; demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high-availability, and backup concepts; and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Exam Details:
Maximum of 90 questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
90 Minutes
Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Objectives
During the CompTIA Server+ (Preparation for Exam SK0-005) course, students will learn:
Server Hardware Installation and Management: Physical hardware and storage
Server Administration: Physical hardware and storage
Security And Disaster Recovery: Physical and network data security techniques and disaster recovery and backup techniques
Troubleshooting: System hardware, software, connectivity, storage and security issues
Audience
Network Administrator, Systems Administrator

Prerequisites
Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent knowledge. Two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment.

Topics
Lesson 1: Understanding Server Administration Concepts
Lesson 2: Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Lesson 3: Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts
Lesson 4: Managing Physical Assets
Lesson 5: Managing Server Hardware
Lesson 6: Configuring Storage Management
Lesson 7: Installing and Configuring an Operating System
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations
Lesson 9: Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks
Lesson 10: Managing Data Security
Lesson 11: Managing Service and Data Availability
Lesson 12: Decommissioning Servers
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Server+ (Exam SK0-005)