CompTIA Server+

In this course, you will examine different types of servers, identify hardware and software

components used on servers, explore how to install servers into a network environment and

examine how to configure servers for optimal performance.

Objectives:

• After completing this course, you will be able to employ preventive maintenance

measures to keep servers running at acceptable performance levels, upgrade server

hardware and software, discuss environmental issues that pertain to server operation and

troubleshoot problems with server hardware and software.

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Content Outline:

Introduction to Servers

Investigating Different Types of Servers

Identifying Server Hardware

Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software

Installing Servers

Planning for Server Installation

Adding Server Hardware

Verifying the Installation

Data-Transmission Media

Configuring Servers

Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels

Configuring RAID

Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software

Configuring External Peripheral Devices

Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools

Documenting the Server

Maintaining Servers

Backing Up Server Data

Base lining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance

Setting SNMP Thresholds

Keeping the Server Clean

Verifying Hardware

Establishing Remote Notification

Upgrading Server Components

Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists

Adding and Replacing Hardware

Upgrading Server Software

Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers

Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers

Evaluating the Server Room Environment

Troubleshooting Servers

Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information

Analyzing the Problem and its Cause

Using Diagnostic Software

Identifying Bottlenecks

Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques

Ensuring Redundancy and Availability

Backups

Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan