CompTIA Server+

• Install and upgrade server-class 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.

Module 1: Server Setup

• Servers and Racks
• Storage Devices
• RAID
• System Setup
• Server Operating Systems
• Troubleshooting Procedures

Module 2: Server Networking

• Ethernet
• Internet Protocol
• Routers and Firewalls
• Network Services
• Virtualization Services

Module 3: Server Applications

• Configuring Server Roles
• Storage Services
• Volume Management
• Directory Services
• File and Print Services
• Performance Monitoring

Module 4: Server Maintenance

• Server Hardware
• Environment and Maintenance
• Power Distribution
• Server Hardware Troubleshooting
• Server Management
• Configuration Management

Module 5: Server Security

• Site Security
• Remote Access Services
• Server Hardening
• Security Software
• Disaster Recovery
• Backup

CompTIA Server+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as Server Support Technician, Server Administrator, Application Server Administrator, and Storage Administrator. Ideally, you should have successfully completed gtslearning's "A+ Certification (for Exams 220-901/902) Official Study Guide" course or have around 1 year of experience of working in IT support. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course: Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have equivalent knowledge and experience. Six months to one year of post-A+ Certification support experience. Extensive experience of supporting end-users and PC-based systems.

To ensure your success in your course you should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA A+ certification or the equivalent training and experience. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following courses:

• CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach
• CompTIA Network+