In this course, students install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job, and prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, 2005 objectives. Who Should Attend: The CompTIA Server+ certification exam is targeted for IT professionals, Network Support Technicians, and Server Hardware Specialists with 18-24 months of experience in the Information Technology industry and hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting PC hardware. At Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - explore server fundamentals. - describe the characteristics of the system processing core subsystem. - describe storage system components, so that you can effectively implement several types of storage solutions. - explore the communication, power, and input/output subsystems. - install servers. - configure servers. - maintain servers. - upgrade server components. - explore environmental issues surrounding servers. - troubleshoot servers. - explore disaster recovery concepts and techniques. |
Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge: |
A+ Certification - Operating Systems Network+ Certification (Second Edition) |
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Outline: | |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers |
Describe Network Models Identify Common Server Types and Functions | |
Lesson 2: Exploring the System Processing Core |
Describe System Boards Describe Processors Describe Memory |
Lesson 3: Exploring the Storage Subsystem |
Exploring SCSI Devices Explore IDE/ATA Devices Describe RAID Explore NAS Implementations Explore SAN Implementations |
Lesson 4: Exploring the Communication, Power, and Input/Output Subsystems |
Explore the Communication Subsystem Explore the Power Subsystem Explore the Input/Output Subsystem |
Lesson 5: Installing Servers |
Plan for Server Installation Identify Data-Transmission Media Types Install Hardware Into a Server Install Servers Into an Environment Verify the Server Installation | |
Lesson 6: Configuring Servers |
Configure RAID Network Operating System Installation Configure External Peripheral Devices Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools Document the Server |
Lesson 7: Maintaining Servers |
Back Up Server Data Baseline Servers and Monitor Server Performance Perform Physical Housecleaning |
Lesson 8: Upgrading Server Components |
Create and Use Upgrade Checklists Add and Replace Hardware Upgrade Server Software |
Lesson 9: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers |
Evaluate Physical Security Evaluate Server Room Environment | |
Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Servers |
Perform Problem Determination Use Diagnostic Tools Identify Bottlenecks |
Lesson 11: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques |
Fault-Tolerance and Availability Fault Recovery Implement Disaster Recovery Plans |