CompTIA Server+

Overview

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.

Course Objectives

Topic	Details
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

Delivery Mode

Online Classes

This course will be delivered via live online classes. Students who have successfully enrolled in the course will be provided with a link to join the class as well as other relevant instructions at least one day before the start of the class. These classes are also recorded; therefore, students have the option to review the course content as often as they like.

Course Schedule

Course Offering

Day	Time	Duration	Contact Hours	Cost	Lecturer
Friday	06:00 pm to 09:00 pm	7 weeks	21 hours	$2,500.00	Mr. Kerwin Vialva

*SPECIAL OFFER: Enroll in the Security+ and Server+ combo and get a discount of $1,000.00 (total cost is $4,000.00).

Session - Friday (06:00 pm to 09:00 pm)

Session	Start Date	End Date
2023 - Session 2 - Online Classes	Friday, November 3, 2023	Friday, December 15, 2023
2024 - Session 1 - Online Classes	Friday, April 19, 2024	Friday, May 31, 2024
2024 - Session 2 - Online Classes	Friday, September 20, 2024	Friday, November 8, 2024

Student Support

Facilitator

Glen D. Singh

Mr. Glen D. Singh is an author, cyber-security instructor, consultant, entrepreneur and public speaker. He specializes in network security, penetration testing, digital forensics and enterprise networking. He is the holder of multiple information security certifications, such as the EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco's CCNA Security and Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA).

An addition to his portfolio, he is the Lead Author of the now published titles, CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide and the CompTIA Network+ Certification Guide each published by Packt Publishing. Furthermore, Glen is the Technical Reviewer for the title, Penetration Testing with Shellcode, another title by Packt Publishing.

Programme Management

The programme management team is responsible for the management of the course. If you would like further information or would like clarification on this programme please contact:

Mr. Matthew Christian
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 720-2939

E-mail: certificationshidden@ctscollege.com

Additional Information

Exam(s)

Upon completing the program, students will be required to sit the respective CompTIA certification examination if they wish to pursue an international certification.

• Exams must be scheduled at www.pearsonvue.com where you may choose an appropriate date, time and location to sit examinations.
• View the latest exam pricing for all CompTIA courses.

Book(s)

CTS College will provide:

• CompTIA Server + Complete Study Guide (Digital copy provided)
• Past Paper Exams

Prerequisites

There are no formal pre-requisites however, 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.

Tuition Cost

$2500