Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The CompTIA Server+ Training Course is designed to elevate your expertise beyond personal computer hardware support, equipping you with advanced skills and concepts essential for administering network servers. Whether you are currently involved in server troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, or preparing for a career centered around network servers, this course serves as a pivotal resource to enhance your capabilities.
This course builds on your existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills and concepts that you will use on the job when administering any type of network server. If your job duties include server troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of network server-related career, it provides the primary knowledge and skills you will require to be successful.
Objectives
- Manage server hardware.
- Install server hardware and operating systems.
- Configure networking hardware and protocols.
- Create a virtual server environment.
- Perform basic server configuration tasks.
- Administer servers.
- Implement server storage solutions.
- Secure the server.
- Plan and test disaster recovery.
- Troubleshoot server issues.
Audience
- Server Administrators
- System Administrators
- Network Administrators
- IT Support Technicians
- Technical Support Specialists
- IT Professionals Seeking Server Expertise
- Data Center Technicians
- IT Managers and Supervisors
- IT Professionals Pursuing Certification
- IT Enthusiasts and Career Changers
Prerequisites
- To ensure your success in your course you should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA A+ certification or the equivalent training and experience.
- Participants should have a foundational understanding of fundamental IT concepts, including hardware, software, and networking.
- A background in personal computer hardware support is essential. This includes familiarity with troubleshooting, maintenance, and basic hardware configurations.
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts such as protocols, IP addressing, and network configurations is recommended.
- Participants should be comfortable working with various operating systems, including installation, configuration, and basic administration tasks.
- While not mandatory, prior exposure to server environments or tasks related to server administration, installation, or maintenance is beneficial.
- A general technical aptitude and comfort working with technology are essential prerequisites for this course.
Course Content
Module 1: Managing Server Hardware
- Server Components
- Server Power
- Server Cooling
- Asset Management
Module 2: Installing a Server
- Prepare an Installation Plan
- Prepare the Server Hardware
- Set Up the Server Hardware
- Install an Operating System
Module 3: Configuring Networking
- Manage Network Cabling
- Configure Network Interface Cards
- Implement IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Services
Module 4: Creating a Virtual Environment
- Create Virtual Servers
- Create Virtual Switches
Module 5: Performing Basic Server Configuration
- Configure Local Server Properties
- Configure Server Roles
- Set Up IP Addressing Service Roles
Module 6: Administering the Server
- Update the Server
- Server Administration Access and Control Methods
- Create Service Level Agreements
- Monitor Server Performance
Module 7: Implementing Storage Solutions
- Perform Capacity Planning
- Deploy Primary Storage Devices
- Storage Technologies
- Configure RAID
Module 8: Securing the Server
- Configure Firewalls
- Configure Security Protocols
- Implement Intrusion Detection Systems
- Implement Logical Access Control Methods
- Implement Data Security Methods
- Apply Server Hardening Techniques
- Implement Physical Security
- Create Virtual Networks
Module 9: Planning and Testing Disaster Recovery
- Implement Environmental Controls
- Manage Documentation for the Server and the Network
- Create A Disaster Recovery Plan
- Perform Backup and Restoration
Module 10: Troubleshooting Server Issues
- Troubleshoot Theory and Methods
- Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
- Troubleshoot Software Issues
- Troubleshoot Networking Issues
- Troubleshoot Storage Issues
- Troubleshoot Security Issues
