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CompTIA Server+

Length: 5 Days    Cost: $3,500 + GST    Version: Server+

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About this Course

This 5-day course focuses on server hardware technologies and operating systems plus related storage and network systems and support procedures.

This course will teach you advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.



Audience


CompTIA Server+ is a foundation-level certificate for IT professionals with 18-24 months of experience, and whose job role is focused on server infrastructure.

Prerequisites

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 of supporting end-users and PC-based systems.

At Course Completion

On course completion, you will be able to:

  • Install and upgrade server-class hardware.
  • Install and configure server NOS and applications software.
  • Configure RAID arrays.
  • Use management and monitoring tools.
  • Create disaster recovery plans.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, storage, networking, and software issues.

Course Outline


Module 1 / Server Setup

Servers and Racks

• Server Hardware and Software

• Server Form Factors

• Rack Systems

• Rack Installation and Safety

Storage Devices

• Mass Storage Drives

• The SCSI Interface

• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

• The Serial ATA Interface

• Solid State Drives (SSD)

RAID

• Drive Arrays (RAID)

• RAID Mirroring and Parity

• Nested RAID

• Hardware and Software RAID

• Enterprise RAID Configurations

System Setup

• BIOS and UEFI Configuration

• Upgrading Firmware

• MBR and GPT Partitions

• File System Choices

• Labs

• Preparing the Server

Server Operating Systems

• Server Pre-installation Planning

• Network Operating Systems

• Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

• Installation and Deployment Methods

• Driver Installation

• Virtual Memory

• Labs

• Installing an NOS

Troubleshooting Procedures

• Troubleshooting Procedures

• Identifying the Problem

• Establishing a Probable Cause

• Establishing a Plan of Action

• Labs

• Configuring an NOS

Module 2 / Server Networking

Ethernet

• Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors

• Installing Network Cables

• Patch Cable Types

• Fiber Optic Cabling and Connectors

• Ethernet Standards

• Network Adapter Cards

• Troubleshooting Cabling

Internet Protocol

• The TCP/IP Suite

• Internet Protocol and IP Addressing

• Subnet Masks

• Configuring IP

• Classless Addressing

• Planning an IPv4 Addressing Scheme

• Troubleshooting IP

• IP Version 6

• Labs

• Configuring Network Settings

Routers and Firewalls

• IP Routing Basics

• Troubleshooting Routing Issues

• TCP and UDP Ports

• netstat

• Zones and Access Control Lists (ACL)

• Basic Firewalls

• Host-based Firewalls

• VLAN Configuration

Network Services

• Network Services Servers

• Host Names and FQDNs

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• Configuring DNS Servers

• nslookup and nbtstat

• Configuring DHCP

• NTP Server

Virtualization Services

• Virtualization Basics

• Hypervisors

• Resource Requirements

• Virtual Networks

• Purposes of Virtual Machines

• Virtualization Best Practices and Risks

• Labs

• Installing a Linux VM

Module 3 / Server Applications

Configuring Server Roles

• Installing Roles and Applications

• Database and Application Servers

• Web Servers

• File Transfer Services (FTP)

• Email (SMTP / POP / IMAP)

• Messaging Servers

• Troubleshooting Services

• Labs

• Configuring a DHCP Server

Storage Services

• DAS, NAS, and SAN

• Fibre Channel

• Tape Drives

• Other Storage Media

• Storage Capacity Planning

Volume Management

• Disk Management Tool

• Adding Arrays (Dynamic Storage)

• Drive Status and Disk Tools

• Managing Disks in Linux

• Troubleshooting Storage

• Troubleshooting RAID

• Troubleshooting Disk Performance

Directory Services

• Configuring Directory Services

• Active Directory

• Managing Users

• Managing Group Accounts

• Account Policy Enforcement

• Labs

• Configuring Directory Services

File and Print Services

• Configuring File Shares

• NTFS File and Folder Permissions

• Securing a Linux File System

• Print Servers

• Labs

• Configuring File Shares

Troubleshooting Software

• Server Monitoring

• Measuring Performance in Windows

• Measuring Performance in Linux

• System Logs

• Troubleshooting Software Problems

• Labs

• Monitoring Performance

Module 4 / Server Maintenance

Server Hardware

• Motherboard Components

• CPU Features

• CPU Packaging and Sockets

• CPU Upgrades

• System Memory

• Dual-channel Motherboards

• Other Memory Features

• Expansion Cards

• Labs

• Deploying Windows

• Upgrading Hardware

Environment and Maintenance

• Developing a Server Management Plan

• Server Chassis Features

• Performing Shut Down

• Server Cooling

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Labs

• Maintenance Tasks

Power Distribution

• Power

• Power Supply Unit

• Connector Types and Voltages

• Power Problems and UPS

• UPS Sizing

• UPS in the Data Center

• PDUs and Power Circuits

Server Hardware Troubleshooting

• Adding and Removing Components

• Troubleshooting Power and POST Problems

• Troubleshooting Processor, Memory, and I/O Failure

• Performing a Memory Upgrade

• Labs

• Troubleshooting Scenarios

Server Management

• Server Management Methods

• Local Hardware Administration

• OS Administration Tools

• Network Hardware Administration Tools

• Labs

• Managing a Server

Configuration Management

• Change and Configuration Management

• Documentation

• Procedures and Standards

Module 5 / Server Security

Site Security

• Authentication

• Designing a Secure Site

• Site Security Controls

• Hardware Security

• Data Encryption

• Data Wiping and Disposal

• Fire Prevention and Suppression

• Labs

• Disk Encryption

Remote Access Services

• Digital Security

• Remote Access Server

Server Hardening

• Hardening Techniques

• Firmware Security

• Patch Management

• Windows Update

• Linux Patch Management

• Application Patch Management

Security Software

• Anti-malware Software

• Preventive Measures

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

• Endpoint Security

• Vulnerability Assessments

Disaster Recovery

• Business Continuity Concepts

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• IT Contingency Planning

• Clusters and Sites

Backup

• Backup Plans and Policies

• Database and System Backups

• Backup Execution and Frequency

• Restoring Data and Verifying Backups

• Labs

• Backup


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