What is the CompTIA Server+ Online Course?

If you wish to pursue a career as a professional Server Administrator, it is worth obtaining the CompTIA Server+ Certification as it is an internationally recognised, vendor-neutral qualification and the only one of its kind that covers the main server platforms; enabling qualified students to work in a variety of work environments.

In addition to this, it is also the only industry certification that details the latest server technologies, including network-attached storage and virtualization.

By the end of this course, you’ll have built the knowledge and confidence in the following subject areas:

•  Server Architecture – Learn how to configure and support server components
•  Networking – Be able to configure systems for network connectivity, which includes logical and physical elements
•  Troubleshooting – Successfully diagnose and resolve system software, hardware, storage, security and connectivity issues
•  Server Administration – Maintain and manage servers (including OS configuration), virtualization and access control
•  Security – Be able to apply physical and network data security techniques
•  Storage – Support storage devices technologies, including capacity and growth planning
•  Disaster Recovery – Fully understand disaster recovery and be able to run backup techniques 

Is the CompTIA Server+ training course for me?

If you’re an IT professional looking to enhance your understanding of server technology, troubleshooting and disaster recover, or you’re interested in changing careers to become a System Engineer, Network Administrator or a Hardware Technician, then taking on the CompTIA Server+ Certification is perfect for you. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol on the CompTIA Server+ Certification course, however if you are new to IT, we recommend you first take on the CompTIA A+ Certification, as it will introduce you to key IT concepts that will be explored in greater detail in the Server+ syllabus. 

Where could this qualification take you next?

Upon successful completion of your CompTIA Server+ Certification, you’ll be qualified to apply for roles such as:

•  Server Support Technician - £23k
•  IT/Server Technician - £26k
•  Server Administrator - £40k
•  Storage Administrator - £42k

(Source: ITJobsWatch) 

Why choose to study with us?

By enrolling on this course with us, you’ll benefit from:

•  Training sessions which are focused on you
•  Recruitment insight to enhance your employability
•  Having a CompTIA Authorised Training Partner
•  Unlimited Tutor Support
•  Flexible payment plans

Course Syllabus

The CompTIA Server+ online course will walk you through the following modules:

Module 1: Server Hardware

•          Server Form Factors
•          Installing and Configuring Server Components
•          Maintaining Power and Cooling Requirements
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 2: Installing and Configuring Servers

•          Installing and Configuring Server Operating Systems
•          Using Access and Control Methods to Administer a Server
•          Purpose and Operation of Virtualization Components
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 3: Server Maintenance

•          Server Roles and Requirements
•          Proper Server Maintenance Techniques
•          Asset Management and Documentation
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 4: Storage Technologies

•          Hardware and Features of Various Storage Technologies
•          Installing and Deploying Primary Storage Devices
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 5: Identifying Capacity and Fault Tolerance Requirements

•          Calculating Appropriate Storage Capacity and Planning for Future Growth
•          Configuring RAID
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 6: Securing the Server

•          Physical Security Methods and Concepts
•          Server Hardening Techniques
•          Proper Environmental Controls and Techniques
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 7: Securing Server Data and Network Access

•          Basic Network Security Systems and Protocols
•          Logical Access Control Methods
•          Data Security Methods and Secure Storage Disposal Techniques
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 8: Networking

•          Configuring Servers to Use IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Services
•          Ports and Protocols
•          Cable Management Procedures
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 9: Disaster Recovery

•          Disaster Recovery Principles
•          Backup
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 10: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues

•          Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies
•          Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
•          Troubleshooting Software Problems
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 11: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

•          Diagnosing Network Problems
•          Diagnosing Security Issues
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 12: Troubleshooting Storage Issues

•          Troubleshooting Storage Problems
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 13: Appendix A

•          Objective Map 

Exam Description

The CompTIA Server+ exam covers administration, disaster recovery, networking, security, server architecture, storage, and troubleshooting.

Number of questions

Maximum of 100 questions per exam.

Type of questions

Multiple-choice.

Time Limit

90 minutes per exam

Passing Score

750 out of 900

Available Languages

English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.