COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• Describe different types of servers, and identify hardware and software components used in servers.
• Install servers into a network environment.
• Configure servers for optimal performance.
• Employ preventive maintenance measures to keep servers running at acceptable performance levels.
• Upgrade server hardware and software.
• Discuss environmental issues that pertain to server operation.
• Troubleshoot problems with server hardware and software.
• Identify and explain disaster-recovery concepts and techniques.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The course is targeted for computer technicians with a practical technical background who wish to formalise their knowledge and pass the Server+ exam.
• Server Support Technician
• Server Administrator
• IT/Server Technician
• Storage Administrator
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites: • A+ Certification: Core Hardware • A+ Certification: Operating SystemsNetwork+ Certification
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to Servers
• Investigating Different Types of Servers
• Identifying Server Hardware
• Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software Installing Servers
• Planning for Server Installation
• Adding Server Hardware
• Verifying the Installation
• Data-transmission MediaConfiguring Servers
• Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
• Configuring RAID
• Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
• Configuring External Peripheral Devices
• Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
• Documenting the ServerMaintaining Servers
• Backing Up Server Data
• Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
• Setting SNMP Thresholds
• Keeping the Server Clean
• Verifying Hardware
• Establishing Remote NotificationUpgrading Server Components
• Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
• Adding and Replacing Hardware
• Upgrading Server SoftwareExploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
• Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
• Evaluating the Server Room EnvironmentTroubleshooting Servers
• Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
• Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
• Using Diagnostic Software
• Identifying Bottlenecks
Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
• Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
• Backups
• Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
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