CompTIA Server+

Overview

This practical five-day "hands-on" course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification.

Server+ Certification is internationally recognized by many corporations. Indeed, CompTIA Server+ Certification is a prerequisite qualification for employment (and is endorsed) by many leading computer manufacturers and vendors on a global basis. This course will teach students advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting and disaster recovery.

This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.

Audience

This course was created for IT professionals who are responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting local area networks. The course has been developed to produce competent Network Support Technicians who are capable of taking and passing the new Network+ certification exam.

Skills Gained

Delegates will learn how to

• Identify the features of server hardware and software.
• Plan for the installation and upgrade of servers.
• Know the features of server-level hardware (such as multiprocessing, RAID, and SCSI).
• Install and upgrade server hardware.
• Know basic network concepts and install network devices.
• Install and upgrade server OS, tools, and applications software on Windows, NetWare, and Linux.
• Understand network services (such as File & Print, DHCP, DNS, Web, and Email).
• Develop and implement a server management plan.
• Monitor and optimize a server system.
• Perform basic hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
• Understand Disaster Recovery concepts and plan effectively.

Examinations

This course will prepare you for the following exams and certification tracks shown. Please note that the exam may not be included in the price shown: please contact us to check.

CompTIA Certification Tracks  »
    CompTIA Exams  »
       Exam JK0-009: CompTIA® Server+
       Exam SK0-002: CompTIA® Server+

Prerequisites

Ideally, students should have successfully completed the "A+ Core Hardware" and "A+ OS Technologies" courses and have around 12 months' experience of PC support. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Server+ certification, but this is recommended.

It is recommended that students have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
• Know the PC startup process.
• Use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Management Consoles).
• Basic network terminology (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP).

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification for advanced level technical competency of server issues and technology. It is also suitable for PC support technicians wanting to improve their skills in support and administration.