CompTIA Server+ SK0-004: Server Administration I


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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 requirements. The course also explores the different components that can be installed and configured on a server operating system. In addition, you'll explore how to use certain access and control methods to administer a server, and discuss some of the proper server maintenance techniques. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that maps to CompTIA's Server+ exam, SK0-004, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.1 Install and configure server operating systems, 2.2 Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each, and 2.4 Given a scenario, perform proper server maintenance techniques.

Target Audience
Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2014 certification exam

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ SK0-004: Server Administration I

  • start the course
  • determine the role and purpose of a server
  • perform the steps to update firmware on a server
  • perform the steps to configure BIOS/UEFI and boot order
  • configure and format RAID
  • partition and format a disc
  • configure file system types
  • configure a host name on a server OS
  • set up a local account on a server OS
  • connect your server to a network and join a domain and/or directory
  • enable services and use different server security components to address security concerns
  • establish server, swap, or pagefile optimization
  • install different features, roles, applications, and drivers on a server OS
  • deploy images and cloning and perform scripted installs
  • compare roles and requirements for web, application, directory, and database servers
  • compare roles and requirements for file, print, messaging, and mail servers
  • compare and contrast roles and requirements of a routing and remote access server
  • compare and contrast roles and requirements of a network services server
  • use access and control methods to administer local hardware
  • use access and control methods to administer network-based hardware
  • use access and control methods to administer network-based operating systems
  • perform proper change management techniques to ensure server maintenance
  • perform proper patch management techniques to ensure server maintenance
  • perform proper patch management techniques in device driver updates
  • perform proper server maintenance techniques as layed out in the outages and service level agreements
  • configure a server to run on a network
  • Course Number:
    cs_svpf_a02_it_enus

    Expertise Level
    Intermediate