Overview:

CompTIA Server+ Certification authenticates knowledge of server hardware and software. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at IT professionals, network support technicians, and hardware specialists with previous experience in the IT industry.

Duration:  

48 hours

Objectives:

With CompTIA Server+ training at Robusta the student will learn:

• Various types of server storage systems
• How to install hardware components and configure servers
• How to resolve issues involved in upgrading server components
• How to secure, access, and remotely manage server hardware
• Disaster recovery concepts and techniques

Prerequisites

None. Recommended Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, A+ Certification, and 18 to 24 months of IT experience.

Course outlines:

1.      Server Architecture

• Explain the purpose and function of server form factors
• Given a scenario, install, configure and maintain server components
• Compare and contrast power and cooling components

2.       Server Administration

• Install and configure server operating systems
• Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each
• Given a scenario, use access and control methods to administer a server
• Given a scenario, perform proper server maintenance techniques
• Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
• Explain the purpose and operation of virtualization components

3.      Storage

• Given a scenario, install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces
• Given a scenario, configure RAID using best practices
• Summarize hardware and features of various storage technologies
• Given a scenario, calculate appropriate storage capacity and plan for future growth

4.      Security

• Compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts
• Given a scenario, 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
• Given a scenario, implement proper environmental controls and techniques

5.      Networking

• Given a scenario, configure servers to use IP addressing and network infrastructure services
• Compare and contrast various ports and protocols
• Given a scenario, install cables and implement proper cable management procedures

6.      Disaster Recovery

• Explain the importance of disaster recovery principles
• Given a scenario, implement appropriate backup techniques

7.      Troubleshooting

• Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies
• Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
• Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
• Given a scenario, effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
• Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods
• Given a scenario, effectively diagnose security issues, selecting the appropriate tools and methods