CompTIA Server+

Course Overview

CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.

CompTIA Server+ is the only certification that can ensure that IT professionals at the administrator level are able to do the job in any environment because it is the only certification not restricted to a single platform. The exam covers essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting. The new exam includes performance-based questions that require the candidate to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to securely deploy, administer and troubleshoot servers.

CompTIA Server+ now features flexible training options including self-paced learning, live online training, custom training and labs to advance the career development of IT professionals in server administration.

Target Audience

This course is designed for IT professionals such as PC, desktop, and help desk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists.

Skills Covered

• Server Hardware Installation & Management: Install and maintain physical hardware and storage.
• Server Administration: Manage and maintain servers, including OS configuration, access control and virtualization.
• Security & Disaster Recovery: Apply physical and network data security techniques and understand disaster recovery and implement backup techniques.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system hardware, software, connectivity, storage and security issues.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course you should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA A+ certification or the equivalent training and experience.