New Horizons Computer Learning Center
410-597-9722

Server+

Course Length: 5 Days

Overview:
The Server+ Certification course builds on your existing mid- to upper-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to validate advanced skills and concepts that you will use on the job in dealing with server technologies. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications are excellent first steps to take before preparing for the CompTIA Server+ certification.

Prerequisites:
The CompTIA Server+ certification exam is targeted toward computer technicians with 18-24 months of strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting PC hardware and NOS issues; and at least one industry certification, such as CompTIA's A+, Compaq ACT, Novell CNA, or Microsoft MCP. In addition to these exam requirements, to ensure your success with this course, we recommend you first take the following Element K courses or have equivalent knowledge: A+ Certification: Core Hardware Third Edition-A CompTIA Certification, A+ Certification: Operating Systems Third Edition-A CompTIA Certification, and Network+ Certification Fourth Edition-A CompTIA Certification.

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explore server fundamentals
• Describe the characteristics of the system processing core subsystem
• Describe storage system components, so that you can effectively implement several types of storage solutions
• Explore the communication, power, and input/output subsystems
• Install servers
• Configure servers
• Maintain servers
• Upgrade server components
• Explore environmental issues surrounding servers
• Troubleshoot servers
• Explore disaster recovery concepts and techniques

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers

• Describe Network Models
• Identify Common Server Types and Functions

Lesson 2: Exploring the System Processing Core

• Describe System Boards
• Describe Processors
• Describe Memory

Lesson 3: Exploring the Storage Subsystem

• Exploring SCSI Devices
• Explore IDE/ATA Devices
• Describe RAID
• Explore NAS Implementations
• Explore SAN Implementations

Lesson 4: Exploring the Communication, Power, and Input/Output Subsystems

• Explore the Communication Subsystem
• Explore the Power Subsystem
• Explore the Input/Output Subsystem

Lesson 5: Installing Servers

• Plan for Server Installation
• Identify Data-Transmission Media Types
• Install Hardware Into a Server
• Install Servers Into an Environment
• Verify the Server Installation

Lesson 6: Configuring Servers

• Configure RAID
• Network Operating System Installation
• Configure External Peripheral Devices
• Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Document the Server

Lesson 7: Maintaining Servers

• Back Up Server Data
• Baseline Servers and Monitor Server Performance
• Perform Physical Housecleaning

Lesson 8: Upgrading Server Components

• Create and Use Upgrade Checklists
• Add and Replace Hardware
• Upgrade Server Software

Lesson 9: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers

• Evaluate Physical Security
• Evaluate Server Room Environment

Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Servers

• Perform Problem Determination
• Use Diagnostic Tools
• Identify Bottlenecks

Lesson 11: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques

• Fault-Tolerance and Availability
• Fault Recovery
• Implement Disaster Recovery Plans

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