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 |
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