CompTIA Server+

Those 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.

This course will teach students advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting and disaster recovery.

The CompTIA Server+ Certification is internationally recognised by many corporations.

On course completion, successful students will be able 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

Students should have successfully completed the A+ Essentials and Electives 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.

The following skills and knowledge are necessary 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)

Networking Fundamentals

Planning Servers

Server Hardware and Components

Installing and Upgrading Servers

Maintenance and Optimisation

Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery

This course prepares delegates for the CompTIA Server+ exam (SK0-002).

The exam does not form part of the course.