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CompTIA Server+(SKO-005)

This intensive five-day instructor-led course prepares students for the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) certification exam and provides the hands-on knowledge required to deploy, administer, secure, and troubleshoot modern server environments.

Duration · 5 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,450

Course Description

This intensive five-day instructor-led course prepares students for the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) certification exam and provides the hands-on knowledge required to deploy, administer, secure, and troubleshoot modern server environments. Students learn server hardware installation, operating system administration, virtualization, storage management, security, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting across on-premises, data center, and hybrid cloud environments. The course aligns with the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 exam objectives and industry best practices

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Server Administrators
  • Systems Administrators
  • Network Administrators
  • Data Center Technicians
  • IT Support Professionals
  • Infrastructure Engineers
  • Help Desk Professionals transitioning into server administration roles
  • Individuals preparing for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic understanding of computer hardware and networking
  • Recommended: CompTIA A+ and Network+ knowledge or equivalent experience
  • Six months to two years of IT support experience is beneficial

— What You'll Learn —

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • 1Install and configure server hardware and infrastructure
  • 2Deploy and manage server storage solutions
  • 3Install and administer server operating systems
  • 4Configure network services and server roles
  • 5Implement virtualization and high-availability technologies
  • 6Apply server security and hardening best practices
  • 7Develop backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • 8Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, storage, and network issues
  • 9Prepare for the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) certification exam

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1: Server Hardware Installation and Management

Module 1

Introduction to Server Technologies

  • Server roles and functions
  • Data center fundamentals
  • Physical, virtual, and cloud servers
  • Server form factors
  • Rack-mounted, tower, and blade servers

Module 2

Server Hardware Components

  • CPUs and multi-processor systems
  • Memory technologies
  • Motherboards and chipsets
  • Power supplies and redundancy
  • Network interface cards
  • Expansion cards

Module 3

Power, Cooling, and Environmental Controls

  • UPS systems
  • Power distribution units
  • Redundant power
  • Cooling technologies
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Data center best practices

Module 4

Server Deployment

  • Rack installation
  • Cable management
  • Server documentation
  • Asset tracking
  • Firmware and BIOS/UEFI management

Day 2: Storage Management and Server Administration

Module 5

Storage Technologies

  • HDD, SSD, and NVMe storage
  • SAS and SATA interfaces
  • Direct-attached storage
  • Network-attached storage
  • Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Module 6

RAID Technologies

  • RAID concepts
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
  • RAID selection and performance
  • Storage redundancy
  • Capacity planning

Module 7

Server Operating Systems

  • Windows Server fundamentals
  • Linux server fundamentals
  • Installation methods
  • File systems
  • Partitioning concepts

Module 8

Server Administration

  • User and group management
  • Server roles and features
  • Resource monitoring
  • Performance optimization
  • System maintenance

Day 3: Networking, Virtualization, and High Availability

Module 9

Network Infrastructure Services

  • TCP/IP fundamentals
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • VLANs
  • Network services integration

Module 10

Server Networking

  • NIC teaming
  • Load balancing
  • Network segmentation
  • Remote management technologies
  • Out-of-band management

Module 11

Virtualization Technologies

  • Hypervisors
  • Virtual machines
  • Host and guest operating systems
  • Resource allocation
  • Virtual networking

Module 12

High Availability and Business Continuity

  • Clustering
  • Failover technologies
  • Redundancy planning
  • Business continuity concepts
  • Capacity management

Day 4: Security and Disaster Recovery

Module 13

Server Security Fundamentals

  • Security principles
  • Defense in depth
  • Least privilege
  • Identity and access management
  • Authentication methods

Module 14

Server Hardening

  • Operating system hardening
  • Secure configurations
  • Patch management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Endpoint protection

Module 15

Data Protection

  • Encryption technologies
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Data retention policies
  • Secure storage
  • Compliance considerations

Module 16

Disaster Recovery and Backup

  • Backup methodologies
  • Recovery point objectives (RPO)
  • Recovery time objectives (RTO)
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Recovery testing procedures

Day 5: Troubleshooting and Certification Preparation

Module 17

Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Structured troubleshooting process
  • Root cause analysis
  • Documentation and escalation
  • Performance monitoring

Module 18

Hardware Troubleshooting

  • Power issues
  • Memory failures
  • Storage failures
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Environmental problems

Module 19

Operating System and Application Troubleshooting

  • Boot failures
  • Service failures
  • Application issues
  • Resource bottlenecks
  • Log analysis

Module 20

Network and Security Troubleshooting

  • Connectivity issues
  • DNS and DHCP problems
  • Authentication failures
  • Security incidents
  • Network performance issues

Module 21

Certification Preparation

  • SK0-005 domain review
  • Performance-based question strategies
  • Practice exam questions
  • Exam readiness assessment

— Additional Details —

What else is included

Hands-On Activities Included

  • Server hardware identification
  • Rack and cable management exercises
  • BIOS/UEFI configuration
  • Hardware installation and upgrades
  • RAID configuration exercises
  • Storage deployment
  • Server OS installation
  • Administrative configuration tasks
  • Network service configuration
  • Virtual machine deployment
  • Hypervisor administration
  • High-availability design exercises
  • Security policy implementation
  • Server hardening exercises
  • Backup and restore operations
  • Disaster recovery simulations
  • End-to-end troubleshooting scenarios
  • Storage failure recovery
  • Network troubleshooting exercises
  • Comprehensive server administration lab

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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