CompTIA Server+ Curriculum Outline
IDE, SCSI, and Server Storage
Overview/DescriptionTo identify critical server storage technologies and the functions and features of IDE and SCSI
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2 Hours
IDE, SCSI, and Server Storage- Identify the features of Fibre Channel technology and differentiate between SAN and NAS
- Deploy RAID levels in a given scenario
- Choose appropriate server storage technologies in a given scenario
- Differentiate between physical and logical disks
- Recognize the different IDE technologies and configuration best practices
- Identify the different SCSI types and the benefits of SCSI over IDE
- Identify best practices for installing and configuring SCSI technologies
- Add components using IDE and SCSI best practices
Back to ListInstallation and Configuration
Overview/DescriptionTo identify best practices for installing and configuring servers
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Installation and Configuration- Identify pre-installation planning activities
- Identify key considerations for evaluating remote management requirements
- Identify key considerations and best practices for installing server hardware
- Create server planning and hardware installation best practice checklists
- Identify considerations involved in installing and configuring a network operating system
- Identify best practices for installing service tools on the server and measuring baseline performance
- Create NOS and service tool installation best practice checklists
Back to ListDisaster Recovery and Server Backups
Overview/DescriptionTo identify server backup and disaster recovery best practices
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Disaster Recovery and Server Backups- Identify backup strategies and select appropriate media types
- Identify best practices for framing backup plans, restoring data, and troubleshooting common backup problems
- Choose and implement backup strategies
- Identify risks for a disaster recovery plan and create strategies to deal with them
- Identify components and considerations aimed at ensuring redundancy, scalability, and high availability
- Identify key considerations for creating and maintaining a disaster recovery plan
- Identify key considerations and best practices in creating a disaster recovery plan
Back to ListTroubleshooting Servers
Overview/DescriptionTo identify the functions, features, and components of servers
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2.75 Hours
Troubleshooting Servers- Identify the steps in the troubleshooting process and discuss how to prioritize problems
- Identify methods for gathering information to determine the origins of problems
- Identify best practices and resources for fixing and documenting server-related problems
- Identify best practices and procedures for troubleshooting problems in a given scenario
- Identify strategies for dealing with common server-related problems
- Identify best practices and guidelines for using documentation and log files to solve server-related problems
- Identify the troubleshooting features of specified diagnostic tools
- Select diagnostic tools and techniques in a given scenario
Back to ListServers and Their Components
Overview/DescriptionTo identify the functions, features, and components of servers
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Servers and Their Components- Identify the characteristics of servers and recognize the features of the key server categories
- Identify various roles that can be assigned to network servers
- Identify server categories and assign roles to server
- Recognize the features and functions of motherboards and expansion buses
- Recognize the features and functions of specified PCI system bus architectures
- Identify memory types and best practices for managing server memory
- Identify the specifications of the main server processors and recognize how multiprocessing works
- Select memory types and processors in given scenarios
Back to ListUpgrading
Overview/DescriptionTo identify best practices for upgrading servers
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration1.75 Hours
Upgrading- Identify critical steps and considerations involved in planning a server upgrade
- Identify best practices and troubleshooting procedures for adding memory and processors
- Identify best practices and troubleshooting procedures to be employed when upgrading hard disks, adaptors, and peripherals
- Identify key considerations, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures for software upgrades
- Identify best practices and troubleshooting procedures that should be employed when upgrading servers
Back to ListMaintenance and Environment
Overview/DescriptionTo identify best practices in maintaining servers and their environments
Target AudienceService managers, technicians, systems engineers/administrators, help desk staff, service and repair professionals, system analysts and integrators, PC support specialists, network engineers/administrators/analysts/architects/managers/specialists
PrerequisitesHands-on experience of 18-24 months in the server-technologies industry; achievement of A+ certification prior to Server+ is recommended, but not required
Expected Duration2.25 Hours
Maintenance and Environment- Identify key considerations when monitoring servers
- Identify how data can be gathered to monitor server performance
- Identify the features and functions of SNMP and discuss its relationship with RMON
- Identify best practices for maintaining a server
- Identify methods to mitigate common environmental issues that may affect server performance
- Identify measures and best practices for physically securing the server room and server hardware
- Manage environmental and physical security issues
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CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge and skills of advanced IT technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification
for individuals with 18-24 months of experience with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. CompTIA Server+ certifies
technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster
recovery. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Server+ candidates hold a CompTIA A+ certification.
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This training would be beneficial for individuals looking for IT job positions such as; PC Technician, Field Service Technician or
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