Course Description

Course Overview

CompTIA Server+ guarantees that professionals possess the necessary skills to excel in data centers and cloud environments. This globally recognized certification validates the hands-on expertise of IT professionals who specialize in the installation, management, and troubleshooting of servers. Whether in data centers, on-premise setups, or hybrid environments, CompTIA Server+ serves as a testament to their proficiency in handling server-related tasks with precision and effectiveness.

The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot server environments. This course covers a wide range of topics related to server hardware, operating systems, storage, security, and virtualization. It focuses on the foundational concepts and best practices for server administration. The course aims to equip students with the skills required to support and maintain servers in various organizational settings.

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from the CompTIA Server+ course, students should have a basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts. Familiarity with basic server components and their functions will be beneficial.

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive exercises to facilitate learning. Students will have access to study materials, including textbooks and online resources, to support their understanding of the topics covered. Practical lab sessions will provide students with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned and gain hands-on experience in server administration.

Course Outline

Server Architecture

Server types, components, and form factors

CPU architectures and features

Memory types and configurations

Server Administration

Server deployment and configuration

Server maintenance and optimization

Troubleshooting server hardware and software issues

Storage Technologies

Storage devices and technologies

RAID configurations and management

Storage networking concepts

Networking Technologies

Network protocols and services

Server network configuration and troubleshooting

Remote access and server virtualization

Security and Disaster Recovery

Server security principles and best practices

Data backup and recovery strategies

Disaster recovery planning and implementation

Server Virtualization

Virtualization concepts and benefits

Hypervisor types and features

Virtual machine management and migration

Outcome

Upon completion of the CompTIA Server+ course, students will be able to:

• Understand server architecture, components, and form factors.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain server environments.
• Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues.
• Implement storage technologies and RAID configurations.
• Configure and troubleshoot server networking.
• Implement server security measures and disaster recovery plans.
• Understand server virtualization concepts and manage virtual machines.

Labs

The course includes practical lab sessions to reinforce the theoretical knowledge and skills learned. The labs will cover the following topics:

1. Server deployment and configuration exercises
2. Troubleshooting server hardware and software issues
3. Storage device management and RAID configurations
4. Network configuration and troubleshooting scenarios
5. Server security implementation and testing
6. Server virtualization and virtual machine management

These labs will provide students with hands-on experience in working with server hardware, configuring server environments, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures. By completing these labs, students will develop practical skills that are essential for supporting and managing servers in real-world environments.