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CompTIA Server+ 2005 Certification
 
Course Description:

The CompTIA Server+ 2005 certification is a standard of competency for mid- to upper-level technicians responsible for server hardware functionality. The Server+ certification credential validates advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. This certification is geared toward mid- to upper-level technicians.

 
Prerequisites:

There is no formal prerequisite for Server+, however, Network+ is a strongly recommended prerequisite.

 
Audience:

Mid – Upper level network support administrators.

 
Deployment Options:
-CD-ROM
-E-learning
-ThinkTank Server Solution
 
Learning / Exam module:

CompTIA Server+ Exam

Course Duration: 40 hours

Certification: CompTIA Server+ Certification

 
About Our Expert:

Bill Ferguson, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, CCSI, CCNA, A+, Network+, Server+ has been in the computer industry for over 15 years. Originally, in technical sales and sales management with Sprint, Bill made his transition to Certified Technical Trainer in 1997 with ExecuTrain. Bill now runs his own company as an independent contractor in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching classes for most of the national training companies and some regional training companies as well as many corporations. In addition, Bill writes and produces technical training material for several companies. Bill keeps his skills sharp by being a technical reviewer for books and sample tests.

 
Learning Segments:
Module 1 – General Server and Hardware Knowledge
Client / Server Relationship
Types of Servers
Server Hardware Types
RAM, Shadowing, Static RAM, Caching, DRAM, Parity, ECC, Memory Types
SIMM, DIMM, RIMM, Adapter Fault Tolerance
System Bus Architecture, Physical and Logical Drives
SCSI
Types of Transmission (SCSI)
ATA, ATAPI, and IDE
Software and Hardware RAID
SAN and NAS
Module 2 – Installation, Pre-Installation Plan, Hardware & Software, Disassemble & Reassemble
Installation Best Practices
Expansion Cards
USB – Universal Serial Bus and Plug & Play
Installing IDE Drives
SCSI Arrays
Network Standards and Cables
Module 3 – Configuration, BIOS, RAID
Configuring the OS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
UNIX, Macintosh, IBM OS2
General Server Configuration
Module 4 – Upgrading
Backups, Preventing ESD, Motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, POST
CPU
Hard Drives
NICs, Direct Memory Access, Wireless NICs
Adapter Fault Tolerance, Adapter Load Balancing
Upgrading a UPS
Module 5 – Proactive Maintenance
Backup Tapes
Performance Baselines
Simple Network Management Protocol
Desktop Management Interface
Physical Housekeeping
Server Security Viruses
Module 6 – Environment
Server Room, Server Chassis, Reliable Power, UPS
Module 7 – Troubleshooting Overview
Command Line Utilities
Domain Name Service
DHCP
Ping and TRACERT Commands
NBSTAT and NETSTAT
ARP and RARP, NSLOOKUP Command
Troubleshooting
Bottlenecks
Remote Notification and Power Management
Basic Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Issues
Server Shutdown Procedures
Module 8 – Disaster Recovery Overview
Backup, Fault Tolerance, Hot Swap, Warm Swap and Cold Swap
Types of Backups
Grandfather, Father, and Son Backup Methods
Alternate Site Recovery Plan, Alternate Site and Fault Tolerance
Test Preparation
 
Related Products:
 

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administration (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Server+ Ebook

Server+ Practice Exam Simulator

 
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