This certification preparation program the CompTIA Server+ 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. Server+ focuses on server-specific hardware and operating systems, and certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery.

Course Duration

12 weeks, 15 hours a week

Credit to be Awarded

Server+ Certification

Learning method

“Blended”

General Requirement

Students must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Home School Diploma.

CompTIA Organization Certification Recommendations/ Prerequisites

 CompTIA recommends that students have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with the installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues and hold a CompTIA A+ certification. These are recommendations and are not required in order to be eligible to sit for the Project+ certification examination.

CompTIA Organization Certification Exam Requirements

To be Certified, students must pass the certification exam with a score of 750 on a scale of 100-900 during the allotted 90 minutes for the 100 question exam.

1. Server Hardware Installation & Management
2. Server Administration
3. Security & Disaster Recovery
4. Troubleshooting

Introduction to Servers, and Exploring the Server Hardware

• Topic A: Examine the Network Architecture
• Topic B: Identify Common Server Types and Functions
• Topic C: Identify Server System Board Components
• Topic D: Explore System Processing Core
• Topic E: Explore Server Memory
• Topic F: Examine Server Cooling and Power Systems

Introduction to Server Software, Exploring the Server Storage System

• Topic A: Describe Server Software
• Topic B: NOS Management Features
• Topic C: NOS Security Features
• Topic D: Network Essentials for Servers
• Topic E: Examine Storage Devices Used for Servers
• Topic F: Explore IDE and SCSI
• Topic G: Describe RAID
• Topic H: Explore NAS Implementations
• Topic I: Explore SAN Implementations

Installing the Server Hardware, and Configuring Servers

• Topic A: Identify the Best Practices in Server Hardware Installation
• Topic B: Install Hardware Components on a Server
• Topic C: Verify Server Installation
• Topic D: Install a Server in a Network Environment
• Topic E: NOS Installation and Verification
• Topic F: Install System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Topic G: Server Configuration Documentation

Examining the Issues in Upgrading Server Components, and Examining Servers in an IT Environment

• Topic A: Examine an Upgrade Checklist
• Topic B: Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Hardware
• Topic C: Examine the Issues in Upgrading Server Software
• Topic D: Industry Best Practices for Server Installation and Maintenance
• Topic E: Server Security and Access Methods

Troubleshooting Servers, and Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Methodologies

• Topic A: Examine the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies
• Topic B: Troubleshoot Server Hardware Problems
• Topic C: Troubleshoot Server Software Problems
• Topic D: Troubleshoot Server Network Problems
• Topic E: Troubleshoot Server Storage Device Problems
• Topic F: Examine Disaster Recovery Plans
• Topic G: Implement Disaster Recovery Methodologies
• Topic H: Implement Replication Methods