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CompTIA Server+ Study Guide

Meet the exam objectives with our CompTIA Server+ preparation and training course and secure the certification of achievement on the first try!

(SK0-005.AI1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-342-4
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Our easy-to-follow comptia server + course teaches you everything you need to know about setting up, running, and keeping servers safe. You'll learn about all the parts of a server, how to install different programs, and how to keep things running smoothly in the cloud. We'll also show you how to protect your systems from trouble and get them back up and running if something goes wrong. Also, you get practice tests and hands-on exercises to make sure you're ready to ace the exam!

Skills You’ll Get

  • Install and configure server hardware and software
  • Manage server virtualization and cloud environments
  • Implement security best practices to protect servers
  • Perform server troubleshooting and disaster recovery procedures
  • Take practice assessments to gauge exam readiness
  • Gain hands-on experience through practice labs

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1

Introduction

2

Server hardware

  • Module A: Form factors and racking
  • Module B: Server components
  • Module C: Server power
  • Summary
3

Hardware troubleshooting

  • Module A: The troubleshooting process
  • Module B: Common hardware problems
  • Module C: Hardware tools and techniques
  • Summary
4

Operating systems, roles, and virtualization

  • Module A: Operating systems
  • Module B: OS installation
  • Module C: Server roles and capabilities
  • Module D: Server virtualization
  • Summary: Operating systems, roles, and virtualization
5

Server maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Module A: Hardware maintenance
  • Module B: Software troubleshooting
  • Module C: Asset and document management
  • Summary: Server maintenance and troubleshooting
6

Server administration

  • Module A: Administrative methods
  • Module B: Monitoring
  • Module C: Operations scripting
  • Summary: Server administration
7

Storage technologies

  • Module A: Storage solutions
  • Module B: Storage planning and management
  • Module C: Storage troubleshooting
  • Summary
8

Server network connections

  • Module A: Communication models
  • Module B: Networking hardware
  • Module C: Network cabling
  • Summary
9

Network communications

  • Module A: Network addresses
  • Module B: Address resolution and assignment
  • Module C: Network storage
  • Summary: Network communications
10

Troubleshooting networking problems

  • Module A: Network connectivity tools
  • Module B: Troubleshooting connectivity
  • Summary: Troubleshooting networking problems
11

Server security fundamentals

  • Module A: Server security principles
  • Module B: Identity and access management
  • Module C: Data security
  • Summary: Server security fundamentals
12

Securing the server

  • Module A: Physical environment and security
  • Module B: Server hardening
  • Module C: Security tools and techniques
  • Module D: Common security problems
  • Summary
13

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Module A: High availability
  • Module B: Disaster recovery
  • Module C: Backups and restores
  • Module D: Server decommissioning
  • Summary

1

Server hardware

  • Identifying the RAM Slot
  • Identifying the CPU Socket
  • Installing the Motherboard Components
  • Configuring the BIOS/UEFI
  • Replacing the PSU
2

Operating systems, roles, and virtualization

  • Installing Debian 11
  • Managing Windows Server
  • Installing Windows Server 2016
  • Adding Roles and Features
  • Importing and Creating VMs with Hyper-V
3

Server maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Linux
  • Troubleshooting Windows
4

Server administration

  • Using Command-Line Tools in Linux
  • Using Command-Line Tools in Windows
  • Examining Linux Monitoring Tools
  • Viewing Event Logs in Linux
  • Monitoring Performance
  • Viewing Event Logs in Windows
5

Storage technologies

  • Creating a Virtual Disk
  • Managing Disks in Windows Server
  • Creating and Removing a Partition on Linux
  • Examining Linux Command-Line Tools
6

Server network connections

  • Viewing and Configuring Ethernet Options
  • Identifying the MT-RJ Optical Connector
  • Identifying the Unshielded-Twisted Pair Copper Wire
7

Network communications

  • Creating Firewall Rules in Iptables
  • Viewing Address Information
  • Configuring Rules in Windows Firewall
  • Editing the Hosts File
  • Examining and Creating DNS Records
  • Configuring a Static IP address in Windows
  • Using iSCSI
  • Creating an SMB File Share
8

Troubleshooting networking problems

  • Using TCP/IP Tools in Linux
  • Using TCP/IP Tools in Windows
9

Server security fundamentals

  • Viewing Linux Security Logs
  • Researching Security Threats
  • Enforcing Audit Policies
  • Delegating Control in Active Directory
  • Enforcing Account Security Policies
  • Creating a Domain User
  • Creating Active Directory Groups
  • Enabling BitLocker in Windows Server
10

Securing the server

  • Updating Ubuntu
  • Creating a Security Template
  • Enforcing a Security Template
  • Scanning Hosts with Nmap
  • Checking File Integrity
  • Performing a Virus Scan
11

Disaster planning and recovery

  • Creating Redundant Storage
  • Configuring NIC Teaming
  • Scheduling a Windows Server Backup
  • Enabling Shadow Copies in Windows

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CompTIA Server+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates your skills in installing, configuring, and managing servers. It focuses on practical knowledge needed to work with servers in data centers, on-site locations, and even hybrid cloud environment.

While both are CompTIA certifications, they focus on different aspects of IT infrastructure. Network+ establishes your skills in setting up and managing computer networks, while Server+ dives deeper into server administration tasks.

CompTIA recommends having A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, along with two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment. However, these aren't strict requirements.

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