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is a hands-on instruction book that provides you with the skills and knowledge to

help you prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Prerequisites: We designed this course for the student who is interested in preparing for the CompTIA

Server+ certification exam. The exam is targeted for computer technicians with 18 to 24 months of

strong experience in the Information Technology industry; hands-on experience with installation,

configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting server hardware and NOS issues; and at least one industry

certification, such as CompTIA's A+, Compaq ACT, Novell CNA, or Microsoft MCP. In addition to

these exam requirements, to ensure your success with this course, we recommend you first take the

following Element K courses or have equivalent knowledge:

A+ Certification: Core Hardware

A+ Certification: Operating Systems

Network+ Certification

At least one server-class computer, tool kit, and ESD kit (with extra straps, if possible) for

every three or four students attending the class. These computers should have one processor

installed, but be dual-processor-capable, with at least 128 MB of RAM, a tape drive, at least

two hard drives, and the capability for adding a third hard drive.

For each server:

a keyboard;

a mouse;

a monitor;

a network adapter card, along with two versions of the driver for that specific card;

a second processor;

a RAID controller;

a third hard drive;

some sort of external peripheral device such as a CD-ROM drive;

and a copy of one of the following network operating systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

(Advanced Server is preferred), Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Novell NetWare 4.x, Novell

NetWare 5.x, Linux, or IBM OS/2 Warp Server.

At least one lab workstation for every three or four students attending the class. These

machines should have a standard desktop operating system (such as Windows or Linux) and a

network adapter card installed.

At least two research workstations for classroom use. These workstations will be used to search

for and download drivers and other information throughout the course. Each workstation

should have a live Internet connection and a Web browser installed.

Enough cabling and network-connection devices to connect each lab server with its

corresponding lab workstation, and to connect the research workstations to the lab servers or

workstations as needed to transfer downloaded files.

A desktop-class system that can be taken apart so that students can compare server hardware

components with desktop hardware components.

Optionally, a server rack system, a UPS, memory modules, a Wake-on-LAN system, dial-up

connection configuration information and modems, Zip or Jaz drives, KVM switches and

cables, and SNMP management software.

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.