Transcript 1.1 Server Fundamentals

CompTIA Server+
Certification Support Skills
A 5 Module Training Course
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Objectives
• Install and upgrade serverclass hardware
• Install and configure server
NOS and applications software
• Configure RAID arrays
• Use management and
monitoring tools
• Create disaster recovery plans
• Troubleshoot hardware,
storage, networking, and
software issues
1.1 Server Fundamentals
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What is CompTIA Server+?
“CompTIA Server+ is an international, vendor-neutral
certification for technical support professionals with 18 to
24 months of IT experience. CompTIA Server+ certifies
the technical knowledge and skills required to build,
maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and
software technologies. The exam covers virtualization,
disaster recovery and security procedures.”
• International, vendor-neutral certification that is taught
at colleges, universities and commercial training centers
around the world
• Recognized by the technology community as a valuable
credential that proves competency with network support
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Benefits of Server+ Certification
• Recognized proof of professional achievement
• Enhanced job opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training requirement - certification may be required
as a prerequisite to attending a vendor's training
course, so employers will offer advanced training to
those employees who are already certified
• Customer confidence
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CompTIA Server+ Exam
• Exam code: SK0-003
• 100 questions in 90 minutes
• Passing score: 750 on a scale 100-900
Domain
% of Exam
1.0 System Hardware
21%
2.0 Software
19%
3.0 Storage
14%
4.0 IT Environment
11%
5.0 Disaster Recovery
11%
6.0 Troubleshooting
24%
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Introducing Yourself
• Name / company
• Job function
• Type and amount of experience
• Expectations and objectives
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Course Outline Module 1
• Module 1 / Planning Servers
– Unit 1.1 Server Fundamentals
– Unit 1.2 Configuration Management
– Unit 1.3 Storage and RAID
– Unit 1.4 Installing an NOS
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Course Outline Module 2
• Module 2 / Configuring Servers
– Unit 2.1 Server Networking
– Unit 2.2 Directory Services
– Unit 2.3 File and Print Services
– Unit 2.4 Site Security
– Unit 2.5 Server Security
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Course Outline Module 3
• Module 3 / Application Servers
– Unit 3.1 Configuring Server Roles
– Unit 3.2 Virtualization Technologies
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Course Outline Module 4
• Module 4 / Managing and Upgrading Servers
– Unit 4.1 Management and Monitoring Tools
– Unit 4.2 Environment and Maintenance
– Unit 4.3 Installing and Upgrading Hardware
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Course Outline Module 5
• Module 5 / Troubleshooting Servers
– Unit 5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures
– Unit 5.2 Troubleshooting Scenarios
– Unit 5.3 Disaster Recovery
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