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CompTIA Server+ 2009 Objectives Course

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Course Description

You will install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot servers. You will also examine the server hardware and software, server IT environment, disaster recovery concepts, and learn information and skills that will be helpful on the job.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • examine server fundamentals.
  • identify the hardware components of a server.
  • describe the features of server software.
  • examine the various types of storage systems used in servers.
  • install hardware components on a server.
  • configure servers.
  • examine the issues in upgrading server components.
  • identify some of the industry's best practices for deploying a server and the various strategies of securing, accessing, and remotely managing the server hardware.
  • troubleshoot servers.
  • describe disaster recovery concepts and techniques.
£1575

5 day course

Scheduled Dates:
30 January 2012
05 March 2012
16 April 2012
28 May 2012

Location:
PTR's Training Centre
Wokingham, Berkshire.

Course pre-requisites:

The CompTIA® Server+® certification exam is targeted at IT professionals, network support technicians, and server hardware specialists having 18-24 months of experience in the information technology industry and hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware.

Students taking this class or preparing for the Server+ 2009 examination should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is recommended that they also hold the CompTIA® A+® certification.

In addition to these exam requirements, to ensure your success with this course, we recommend you first take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge: CompTIA® A+® Certification: A Comprehensive Approach for 2009 Objectives and CompTIA® Network+® Certification (2009 Objectives).



Topics covered on the 5 day CompTIA Server+ 2009 Objectives course

Introduction to Servers

  • Examine the Network Architecture
  • Identify Common Server Types and Functions

Exploring the Server Hardware

  • Identify Server System Board Components
  • Explore System Processing Core
  • Explore Server Memory
  • Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

Introduction to Server Software

  • Describe Server Software
  • NOS Management Features
  • NOS Security Features
  • Network Essentials for Servers

Exploring the Server Storage System

  • Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers
  • Exploring IDE and SCSI
  • Describe RAID
  • Explore NAS Implementations
  • Explore SAN Implementations

Installing the Server Hardware

  • Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation
  • Install Hardware Components on a Server
  • Verify Server Installation
  • Install a Server in a Network Environment

Configuring Servers

  • NOS Installation and Verification
  • Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
  • Server Configuration Documentation

Examining the Issues in Upgrading Server Components

  • Examine an Upgrade Checklist
  • Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware
  • Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software

Examining Servers in an IT Environment

  • Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance
  • Server Security and Access Methods

Troubleshooting Servers

  • Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies
  • Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems
  • Troubleshoot Server Software Problems
  • Troubleshoot Server Network Problems
  • Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems

Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies

  • Examine Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies
  • Implement Replication Methods
Appendix A: Mapping Server+ Course Content to the CompTIA® Server+® Exam Objectives
Appendix B: CompTIA® Server+® Acronyms

Course Classification:  Technical Training Course

This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.


Course Fee = £1575   (excl.VAT)



Scheduled course dates

30 January 2012 to 03 February 2012

05 March 2012 to 09 March 2012

16 April 2012 to 20 April 2012

28 May 2012 to 01 June 2012



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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite CompTia Training and bespoke CompTia courses