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CompTIA Server+ Certification
CompTIA Server+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of individuals with 18-24 months of experience with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. Professionals who want to certify their advanced technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, multiple CPUs and the like, should consider this certification. While CompTIA Server+ does not require CompTIA A+ certification as prerequisite, either this certification or similar is recommended.
- Classroom Training - 30 hours of lectures, labs and practice exercises
- Self paced training for the individual with one-on-one attention
Overview and objectives
After completing this course, students will know how to:
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Discuss the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server networking models; identify server functions and benefits; and identify three main types of servers.
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Determine the most appropriate server solution for a given business purpose, plan for user demands on the server, and consider interoperability among operating systems; optimize server placement and diagram server plans; plan the server environment and physical site readiness; and implement sound physical server security practices.
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Explain various motherboard buses and describe how clock frequency affects performance; identify common server processors and various types of memory; and configure the BIOS and identify common server configuration items.
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Identify features of server power supply and correctly implement an uninterruptible power supply (UPS); and plan optimum placement of equipment in a server rack, configure a keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) console, and list tips for installing equipment in racks.
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Identify basic physical hard disk components, compare physical and logical drives and describe their functionality, and identify major file systems; identify characteristics of the IDE interface and configure IDE cabling and connectors; identify characteristics of the SCSI interface; configure SCSI cabling and connectors; and become familiar with Fibre Channel technology and storage area networking, and identify and configure various types of RAID.
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Prepare for a server upgrade, verify availability of system resources, and adequately test and pilot the server upgrade; upgrade the processor and memory; and upgrade the BIOS, power supply, UPS, and adapters.
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Identify bus, ring, and star network topologies, and discuss NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP protocols; describe Token Ring and Ethernet media access methods, and specify the purpose of bridges, switches, hubs, and routers; list thinnet, shielded twisted-pair, unshielded twisted-pair, and fiber optic cable characteristics, and make straight-through and crossover cables; and describe network adapter teaming techniques and understand networking with a modem pool.
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Discuss general network operating system (NOS) characteristics and versions, list NOS hardware requirements, and perform NOS installations and upgrades; and identify the major NOS characteristics and versions, list hardware requirements, perform an installation and a proper shutdown of each NOS.
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Identify and understand major network operating system services; discuss other NOS services such as e-mail, Web, FTP, and fax; and discuss the different ways that servers run network applications and specify the functions of the server as a network device, router, and firewall.
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Describe the primary types of hardware used to back up critical data; discuss the primary types of software used to back up critical data, and the strategies to their use; describe the need for high server availability/redundancy, and identify key areas for SNMP monitoring; and determine key server management and disaster recovery strategies for preserving system uptime.
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Effectively use performance monitoring tools; establish a baseline; and recognize acceptable and unacceptable performance thresholds, and provide solutions to performance bottlenecks.
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Utilize sound troubleshooting logic to determine and solve problems, document problems and solutions, and check for common causes of server failure; utilize network, connectivity, NOS, and hardware diagnostic tools; troubleshoot from a remote location; recognize and solve boot, virus, and hardware problems; and locate help from vendors and peers.
Course content
Defining a server Does your network need a server? • Server functions and benefits • Classes of servers
Defining a server Discussing networking models • Discussing server security • Discussing server benefits • Discussing server classes
Server planning Determining the business purpose • Server placement • Researching an Internet host • Planning physical site readiness • Researching cleaning services • Researching an HVAC company • Discussing site readiness • Disaster planning
Motherboard architecture, processors, memory, and BIOS Motherboard architecture • Discussing motherboards • Processors • Memory • CMOS, BIOS, and POST
Server power and rack installation Calculating server power requirements • Discussing the UPS • Discussing rack configuration • Discussing power and the KVM
Hard disk interfaces and RAID Hard disks • Viewing drive details • Discussing file systems • The IDE interface • The SCSI interface • SCSI configuration • Fibre Channel and RAID
Server upgrades Preparing for a server upgrade • Upgrading the processor and memory • Reseating memory • Updating the BIOS, upgrading power supplies and adapters
Networking Network topologies and protocols • Media access methods and equipment • Network cabling • Network adapters
Configuring a network operating system General NOS configuration concepts • Novell NetWare • UNIX/Linux • Windows NT Server • Windows 2000 and Server 2003 • Researching available Windows 2000 updates
Services and applications Configuring a Windows 2000 Web server • Discussing NOS services • Researching a co-location facility • Creating a RAS VPN server on Windows 2000 server • Discussing other services • Application servers
Disaster planning Backup hardware • Backup software and strategies • Server redundancy and other disaster precautions • Developing a disaster recovery plan
Performance monitoring and optimization Monitoring the server • Establishing a baseline • Acceptable levels of performance
Troubleshooting and problem determination Troubleshooting • Diagnostic tools • Working remotely • Troubleshooting viruses and FRUs • Viewing the Windows 2000 Event Log • Troubleshooting tips and getting help • Getting help online
