After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe different types of servers, and identify hardware and software components used in servers
• Install servers into a network environment
• Configure servers for optimal performance
• Employ preventive maintenance measures to keep servers running at acceptable performance levels
• Upgrade server hardware and software
• Discuss environmental issues that pertain to server operation
• Troubleshoot problems with server hardware and software
• Identify and explain disaster-recovery concepts and techniques

This course for the student who is interested in preparing for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. The exam is targeted for computer technicians with 18 to 24 months of strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting server 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 or have equivalent knowledge:

• A+ Certification: Core Hardware
• A+ Certification: Operating Systems
• Network+ Certification

This course will help the student prepare for the CompTIA Server+ examination

The student kit includes: CompTIA Server+ manual

Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers

• Investigating Different Types of Servers
• Identifying Server Hardware
• Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software

Lesson 2: Installing Servers

• Planning for Server Installation
• Adding Server Hardware
• Verifying the Installation
• Data-transmission Media

Lesson 3: Configuring Servers

• Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
• Configuring RAID
• Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
• Configuring External Peripheral Devices
• Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Documenting the Server

Lesson 4: Maintaining Servers

• Backing Up Server Data
• Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
• Setting SNMP Thresholds
• Keeping the Server Clean
• Verifying Hardware
• Establishing Remote Notification

Lesson 5: Upgrading Server Components

• Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
• Adding and Replacing Hardware
• Upgrading Server Software

Lesson 6: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers

• Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
• Evaluating the Server Room Environment

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Servers

• Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
• Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
• Using Diagnostic Software
• Identifying Bottlenecks

Lesson 8: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques

• Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
• Backups
• Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan