This self-paced course builds on existing professional experience with personal computer hardware support to present the next tier of skills & concepts students will use on the job when administering any type of network server. This course covers server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery and troubleshooting. This course also prepares you to take the CompTIA Server+ examination (Exam SK0-005).

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Learning Objectives

In this course you will:

Build, maintain, troubleshoot, secure and support server hardware and software technologies
Implement virtualization and storage solutions for local, enterprise and cloud environments
Understand and comply with disaster recovery and general security procedures
Be familiar with industry terminology and concepts
Understand server roles and their interaction in a dynamic computing environment
Use automation, scripting and virtualization to optimize server management
Understand on-premise and hybrid server environments to accommodate both enterprise and small business needs
Understand server administration and troubleshooting both on-premise and remotely
Be familiar with cloud computing concepts as they apply to server administration and maintenance

1
  • Understanding Server Administration Concepts

  • Topic 1A: Understand Server Administration Concepts
    Topic 1B: Understand Troubleshooting Methods
    Exam objectives covered: 4.1 Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology
    Topic 1C: Manage License
    Exam objectives covered: 2.8 Explain Licensing Concepts

2
  • Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Topic 2A: Understand Virtualization Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization
    Topic 2B: Understanding Cloud Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization
    Topic 2C: Understand On-Premises versus Cloud Deployments
    Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization.

3
  • Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts

  • Topic 3A: Understand Physical Security Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 3.2 Summarize Physical Security Concepts
    Topic 3B: Understand Network Security Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 2.2 Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services

4
  • Managing Physical Assets

  • Topic 4A: Understand Asset Management Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 2.7 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
    Topic 4B: Manage Documentation
    Exam objectives covered:2.7 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation

5
  • Managing Server Hardware

  • Topic 5A: Manage the Physical Server
    Exam objectives covered: 1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware
    Topic 5B: Administer the Server and Storage
    Exam objectives covered: 1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware
    1.3 Given a scenario, perform server hardware maintenance
    Topic 5C: Troubleshoot Server Hardware
    Exam objectives covered: 4.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures

6
  • Configuring Storage Management

  • Topic 6A: Manage Storage
    Exam objectives covered: 1.2 Given a scenario, deploy and manage storage
    Topic 6B: Troubleshoot Storage
    Exam objectives covered: 4.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems

7
  • Installing and Configuring an Operating System

  • Topic 7A: Install an Operating System
    Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
    Topic 7B: Configure Storage
    Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
    Topic 7C: Configure Network Settings
    Exam objectives covered: 2.2 Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services
    Topic 7D: Use Scripts to Configure Servers
    Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
    2.6 Summarize scripting basics for server administration

8
  • Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations

  • Topic 8A: Troubleshoot an Operating System and Applications
    Exam objectives covered: 4.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems
    Topic 8B: Troubleshoot Network Configurations
    Exam objectives covered: 4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues

9
  • Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks

  • Topic 9A: Understand Secure Administration Practices
    Exam objectives covered: 3.3 Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration
    Topic 9B: Manage Server Functions
    Exam objectives covered: 2.3 Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features
    Topic 9C: Configure Server Hardening
    Exam objectives covered: 3.5 Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods

10
  • Managing Data Security

  • Topic 10A: Understand Data Security Concepts
    Exam objectives covered: 3.1 Summarize data security concepts
    Topic 10B: Manage Data Security
    Exam objectives covered: 3.4 Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies
    Topic 10C: Troubleshoot Data Security
    Exam objectives covered: 4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems

11
  • Managing Service and Data Availability

  • Topic 11A: Manage Data Backup and Restore
    Exam objectives covered: 3.7 Explain the importance of backups and restores
    Topic 11B: Manage High Availability
    Exam objectives covered: 2.4 Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers
    Topic 11C: Manage Disaster Recovery
    Exam objectives covered: 3.8 Explain the importance of disaster recovery

12
  • Decommissioning Servers

  • Topic 12A: Decommission Servers
    Exam objectives covered: 3.6 Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts

Audience

This course is designed for IT professionals such as PC, desktop, and help desk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists. This course is also designed for existing server managers who are preparing to take the CompTIA Server+ Exam SK0-004.

Language

English

Prerequisites

It is expected that, prior to taking this course, you have: A+ certified or equivalent knowledge. 24 months of hands-on experience working in a server environment.

Length: 365.0 days (40 hours)

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