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CompTIA Server (SK0-005)

4 Courses
20 Hours
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Searching for a server-related certification? CompTIA Server+ is a great start. Our Server+ series aligns with the exam objectives and even adds onto them, providing you with valuable information that can further your career.

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CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

Searching for a server-related certification? CompTIA Server+ is a great start. Our Server+ series aligns with the exam objectives and even adds onto them, providing you with valuable information that can further your career.

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What You'll Learn
  • Installing physical hardware for a given scenario
  • Deploying and managing server storage for a given scenario
  • Performing server hardware maintenance for a given scenario
  • Installing Server operating systems for a given scenario
  • Configuring servers to use network services for a given scenario
  • Configuring and maintain server functions and features for a given scenario
  • Explaining the key concepts of high availability for servers
  • Explaining the purpose and operation of virtualization
  • Explaining and use basic scripting techniques for server administration
  • Explaining the importance of asset management and documentation
  • Explaining the types of licensing concepts
  • Explaining data security concepts
  • Explaining the concepts of physical security
  • Explaining concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration
  • Explaining data security risks and mitigation strategies
  • Applying server hardening methods given a scenario
  • Explaining the proper server decommissioning concepts
  • Explaining the importance of backups and restores
  • Explaining the importance of disaster recovery
  • Explaining and performing the troubleshooting theory and methodology
  • Troubleshooting common hardware failures for a given scenario
  • Troubleshooting storage problems for a given scenario
  • Troubleshooting common OS and software problems for a given scenario
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity issues for a given scenario
  • Troubleshooting security problems for a given scenario
Prerequisites
  • No prior experience is required
Related topics
  • System Engineering
  • Network Administration
  • IT Professional
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA A+
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