Server+

Prerequisites:

Ideally, students should have successfully completed the A+ courses and have around 12 months' experience of PC support. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Server+ certification, but this is recommended.

It is recommended that students have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

- Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
- Know the PC startup process.
- Use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Management Consoles).
- Basic network terminology (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP).

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification for advanced level technical competency of server issues and technology. It is also suitable for PC support technicians wanting to improve their skills in support and administration.

Course Description:

This practical five-day "hands-on" course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification. It specifically prepares for the new exam content that launched in 2005 (exam code SK0-002).

Server+ Certification is internationally recognized by many corporations. Indeed, CompTIA Server+ Certification is a prerequisite qualification for employment (and is endorsed) by many leading computer manufacturers and vendors on a global basis. This course will teach students advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting and disaster recovery.

This course includes the following modules:

On course completion, students will be able to:

• Identify the features of server hardware and software.
• Plan for the installation and upgrade of servers.
• Know the features of server-level hardware (such as multiprocessing, RAID, and SCSI).
• Install and upgrade server hardware.
• Know basic network concepts and install network devices.
• Install and upgrade server OS, tools, and applications software on Windows, NetWare, and Linux.
• Understand network services (such as File & Print, DHCP, DNS, Web, and Email).
• Develop and implement a server management plan.
• Monitor and optimize a server system.
• Perform basic hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
• Understand Disaster Recovery concepts and plan effectively.