This five-day instructor-led course CompTIA Server+ (2009 Objectives) will teach students how to install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job, and prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification examination, 2009 objectives.
CompTIA Server+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification for server support professionals with 18 to 24 months of experience with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. Companies such as CDW Computer Centers and CompuCom require it of their IT employees.
CompTIA Server+ certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with disaster recovery. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Server+ candidates hold a CompTIA A+ certification.
The latest version of CompTIA Server+ is CompTIA Server+ 2009.
Number of questions: 80
Length of test: 90 minutes
Passing score: 615 on a scale of 100-900
Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ certification
Exam codes: SK0-002
• You can donwload the CompTIA Server+ Exam Objectives here
Module 1: Introduction to Servers
• Describe Network Models
• Identify Common Server Types and Functions
Module 2: Exploring the System Processing Core
• Describe System Boards
• Describe Processors
• Describe Memory
Module 3: Exploring the Storage Subsystem
• Exploring SCSI Devices
• Explore IDE/ATA Devices
• Describe RAID
• Explore NAS Implementations
• Explore SAN Implementations
Module 4: Exploring the Communi
cation, Power, and Input/Output Subsystems
• Explore the Communication Subsystem
• Explore the Power Subsystem
• Explore the Input/Output Subsystem
Module 5: Installing Servers
• Plan for Server Installation
• Identify Data-Transmission Media Types
• Install Hardware Into a Server
• Install Servers Into an Environment
• Verify the Server Installation
Module 6: Configuring Servers
• Configure RAID
• Network Operating System Installation
• Configure External Peripheral Devices
• Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Document the Server
Module 7: Maintaining Servers
• Back Up Server Data
• Baseline Servers and Monitor Server Performance
• Perform Physical Housecleaning
Module 8: Upgrading Server Components
• Create and Use Upgrade Checklists
• Add and Replace Hardware
• Upgrade Server Software
Module 9: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
• Evaluate Physical Security
• Evaluate Server Room Environment
Module 10: Troubleshooting Servers
• Perform Problem Determination
• Use Diagnostic Tools
• Identify Bottlenecks
Module 11: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
• Fault-Tolerance and Availability
• Fault Recovery
• Implement Disaster Recovery Plans
This course is intended for individuals who have at least 18 to 24 months hands-on experience installing, configuring, diagnosing and troubleshooting.
It is recommended that students hold one other IT certification such as CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications.
