Server Architecture for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
By John Hales and Brian Eiler
This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam.
Course info
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Level
Beginner

Updated
Feb 25, 2016

Duration
4h 1m

Table of contents
Introduction to the Server+ Certification
Server Form Factors
Introduction
5m
What Are Servers?
3m
Server Rooms
8m
Server Form Factors
6m
Tower Form Factor
6m
Rack Mount Form Factor
4m
Rack Units
3m
Rack Enclosures
7m
Rail Kits and Cable Management
9m
Rack Mount Overview
3m
Blade Servers
7m
Blade Enclosure
7m
Managing a Blade
6m
Decision Points
3m
Applying What You've Learned
4m
Install, Configure, and Maintain Server Components
Business Needs Lead to Technical Specs
3m
CPU
11m
Memory Types and NUMA
8m
Memory Speed and Fault Tolerance Techniques
12m
Networking
7m
Storage
10m
USB
5m
Expansion Slots and Bus Types
13m
Riser Cards
2m
BIOS and UEFI
12m
Firmware and Hot Swap
9m
Relative Resource Requirements for Various Server Roles
9m
Power and Cooling Components
Why Power and Cooling Are Important
2m
Power Terminology and Redundancy
10m
One and Three Phase AC Power vs. DC Power and Plug Types
11m
Server and Room Cooling
9m
Application of Power and Cooling to Our Scenario
6m
Conclusion and Introduction to Server Administration
Description
Course info
Rating
Level
Beginner

Updated
Feb 25, 2016

Duration
4h 1m

Description
This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. Within, we cover server form factors, hardware components (including CPU, memory, network, disk, expansion busses, and firmware), power, and cooling.
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