CompTIA Server+

Get hands-on experience of Server+ with the comprehensive CompTIA Server+ course and lab. The lab provides hands-on learning in installing, managing, and troubleshooting servers in data centres as well as on-premise and hybrid environments. The course and lab deal with essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting.

What do you get

CompTIA Server+ now features flexible training options including self-paced learning, live online training, custom training, and labs to advance the career development of IT professionals in server administration.

Lessons 1: Introduction

Lessons 2: Server hardware

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

Lessons 3: Hardware troubleshooting

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

Lessons 4: Operating systems, roles, and virtualisation

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

Lessons 5: Server maintenance and troubleshooting

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

Lessons 6: Server administration

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

Lessons 7: Storage technologies

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

Lessons 8: Server network connections

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

Lessons 9: Network communications

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

Lessons 10: Troubleshooting networking problems

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

Lessons 11: Server security fundamentals

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

Lessons 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

Lessons 13: Disaster planning and recovery

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

Hands-on LAB Activities

Server hardware

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

Operating systems, roles, and virtualisation

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

Server maintenance and troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Linux
Troubleshooting Windows

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

Storage technologies

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

Server network connections

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

Troubleshooting networking problems

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

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

Securing the server

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

Disaster planning and recovery

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

Exam FAQs

CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent knowledge Two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment.

GBP £350

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