CompTIA Server+ 2009 Curriculum Outline
CompTIA Server+ (2009) System Hardware
Overview/Description
Being a good server administrator means that you understand your systems from the ground up – both the software and the hardware. Today's server hardware is sophisticated and specialized to support multiple users, applications and processors, as well as provide fault tolerant, highly available services. This course begins the look at server hardware architecture, starting with server system boards, chassis, memory, and the brain of the server – the CPU. The course also describes the various types of expansion cards and the supporting architectures and explains when and why you would upgrade and configure your system's firmware. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 1.4 Explain the importance of a Hardware Compatibility List (HCL); 1.1 Differentiate between system board types, features, components, and their purposes; 1.2 Deploy different chassis types and the appropriate components; 1.3 Differentiate between memory features/types and given a scenario select appropriate memory; 1.5 Differentiate between processor features/types and given a scenario select the appropriate processor; 1.6 Given a scenario, install appropriate expansion cards into a server while taking fault tolerance into consideration; and 1.7 Install, update, and configure appropriate firmware.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Server Functions and Network Essentials
Overview/Description
A network may have many servers on it, each playing a unique role. In order for a server to do its job properly, it must have the proper hardware and software installed. A server may be performing a network service, such as DNS or DHCP, serving applications such as e-mail, or providing network security as in the case of a firewall or authentication server. The administrator must be familiar with each of the potential roles and how they will impact each other and the users they serve. This course introduces the various server roles and discusses the possible benefits of using virtualization. The course also explains the technologies used to add servers to your network. This course maps to CompTIA's Server+ 2009 exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.4 Explain different server roles, their purpose and how they interact; 2.5 Summarize server virtualization concepts, features and considerations; and 2.6 Describe common elements of networking essentials.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: System Software
Overview/Description
To take full advantage of expensive server hardware, a full featured network operating system (NOS) should be employed. Network operating systems provide vital services, such as e-mail, file sharing, DHCP, DNS, and other necessary components of a functional enterprise network. This course covers the different types of network operating systems, including Windows NOS and UNIX/Linux flavors. It also describes the basic and advanced configurations to make the NOS useable. One of the most important aspects of NOS software – security – is also covered in this course along with user and resource management tasks. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ 2009, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.1 Install, deploy, configure, and update NOS (Windows / *nix); 2.2 Explain NOS security software and its features; and 2.3 Given a scenario, implement and administer NOS management features based on procedures and guidelines.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: System Software
Overview/Description
To take full advantage of expensive server hardware, a full featured network operating system (NOS) should be employed. Network operating systems provide vital services, such as e-mail, file sharing, DHCP, DNS, and other necessary components of a functional enterprise network. This course covers the different types of network operating systems, including Windows NOS and UNIX/Linux flavors. It also describes the basic and advanced configurations to make the NOS useable. One of the most important aspects of NOS software – security – is also covered in this course along with user and resource management tasks. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ 2009, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.1 Install, deploy, configure, and update NOS (Windows / *nix); 2.2 Explain NOS security software and its features; and 2.3 Given a scenario, implement and administer NOS management features based on procedures and guidelines.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Server Functions and Network Essentials
Overview/Description
A network may have many servers on it, each playing a unique role. In order for a server to do its job properly, it must have the proper hardware and software installed. A server may be performing a network service, such as DNS or DHCP, serving applications such as e-mail, or providing network security as in the case of a firewall or authentication server. The administrator must be familiar with each of the potential roles and how they will impact each other and the users they serve. This course introduces the various server roles and discusses the possible benefits of using virtualization. The course also explains the technologies used to add servers to your network. This course maps to CompTIA's Server+ 2009 exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.4 Explain different server roles, their purpose and how they interact; 2.5 Summarize server virtualization concepts, features and considerations; and 2.6 Describe common elements of networking essentials.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Troubleshooting
Overview/Description
Troubleshooting skills are something that everyone, from the server or network administrator to the everyday user, should possess. Administrators, though, need to be able to thoroughly troubleshoot not only desktop computers, their hardware and operating systems, but also more complex and intricate issues that occur on sophisticated server hardware and network infrastructures. This course introduces hardware and software troubleshooting. It covers some of the common issues that can occur along with their fixes and some of the useful tools that can be employed in the troubleshooting process. This course also describes troubleshooting theory and recommended procedures. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 6.1 Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies; 6.2 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods; and 6.3 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Network and Storage Troubleshooting
Overview/Description
Almost everywhere you go, from large businesses to people's homes, networks are in place to facilitate the movement of data between computers and other devices, such as printers or the Internet. In addition to that, the vast amounts of data generated in today's computing environments means that storage issues are something that every business and server administrator needs to deal with sooner or later. The hardware and software involved in networking and storage management can be complicated, which can make troubleshooting issues that arise complicated as well. It is important that server administrators are comfortable with the troubleshooting process and familiar with the various problems that can arise related to networks and storage systems. They need to know how to correctly define problems as they arise and how to fix them. This course covers many networking and storage issues that can crop up and describes the process for determining causes and implementing solutions. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 6.4 Given a scenario, effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods; and 6.5 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Storage
Overview/Description
Because so much work is done electronically, businesses and governments generate vast amounts of information, most of which needs to be kept available and safe. Storage technologies have improved with the growth of data requirements. This course introduces the technologies involved in storing and protecting this data and the different types of storage media, such as optical media, and describes the increased reliance on hard disks for permanent, secure data storage. As well, it discusses the technology behind RAID arrays and the various types of storage architectures. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 3.1 Describe RAID technologies and its features and benefits; 3.2 Given a scenario, select the appropriate RAID level; 3.3 Install and configure different internal storage technologies; and 3.4 Summarize the purpose of external storage technologies.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: IT Environment
Overview/Description
A well managed network relies on accurate documentation, well designed policies, and efficient procedures. Understanding how to create good documentation, policies, and procedures can help ensure that a network is well run and that it can withstand the occasional crisis. Implementing these concepts at the server level is an excellent place to begin. This course covers the documentation, policies, and procedures that are the most necessary to server architecture. It provides a description of what each one is and how to go about creating the various elements. Along with good documentation, a well planned design of server space is key to a well managed network. The proper physical environment for optimal operation along with the physical security measures that should be put in place are also described in this course. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 4.1 Write, utilize, and maintain documentation, diagrams, and procedures; 4.2 Given a scenario, explain the purpose of industry best practices; 4.3 Determine an appropriate physical environment for the server location; 4.4 Implement and configure different methods of server access; 4.5 Given a scenario, classify physical security measures for a server location.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Disaster Recovery
Overview/Description
Without a well thought out plan in place, all the best equipment and well trained personnel in the world will be useless in the event of a disaster. Disasters can be manmade or natural, and both types can cause short delays or major business disruptions. This course covers backup strategies and archiving data, so that there are copies available in the case of a major breakdown of your information infrastructure. It also explains procedures for restoring data and discusses various types of backup, such as full, incremental, and differential along with the common media used for backup, such as hard disks and optical media. In addition, disaster planning and the implementation of a disaster recovery plan are both described. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 5.1 Compare and contrast backup and restoration methodologies, media types and concepts; 5.2 Given a scenario, compare and contrast the different types of replication methods; 5.3 Explain data retention and destruction concepts; and 5.4 Given a scenario, carry out the following basic steps of a disaster recovery plan.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Troubleshooting
Overview/Description
Troubleshooting skills are something that everyone, from the server or network administrator to the everyday user, should possess. Administrators, though, need to be able to thoroughly troubleshoot not only desktop computers, their hardware and operating systems, but also more complex and intricate issues that occur on sophisticated server hardware and network infrastructures. This course introduces hardware and software troubleshooting. It covers some of the common issues that can occur along with their fixes and some of the useful tools that can be employed in the troubleshooting process. This course also describes troubleshooting theory and recommended procedures. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 6.1 Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies; 6.2 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods; and 6.3 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ 2009: Network and Storage Troubleshooting
Overview/Description
Almost everywhere you go, from large businesses to people's homes, networks are in place to facilitate the movement of data between computers and other devices, such as printers or the Internet. In addition to that, the vast amounts of data generated in today's computing environments means that storage issues are something that every business and server administrator needs to deal with sooner or later. The hardware and software involved in networking and storage management can be complicated, which can make troubleshooting issues that arise complicated as well. It is important that server administrators are comfortable with the troubleshooting process and familiar with the various problems that can arise related to networks and storage systems. They need to know how to correctly define problems as they arise and how to fix them. This course covers many networking and storage issues that can crop up and describes the process for determining causes and implementing solutions. The course maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 6.4 Given a scenario, effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods; and 6.5 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods.
Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2009 certification exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a Comptia A+ certificate is recommended.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
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CompTIA Server+ Certification
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
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