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CompTIA Server+

(SK0-004-LO) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-733-3
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CompTIA Server+ exam is a vendor-neutral credential designed for IT professionals. This certification validates your expertise in the most commonly used server and provides skills in all the fields of network handling and server management.
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1

Managing Server Hardware

  • TOPIC A: Server Components
  • TOPIC B: Server Power
  • TOPIC C: Server Cooling
  • TOPIC D: Asset Management
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
2

Installing a Server

  • TOPIC A: Prepare an Installation Plan
  • TOPIC B: Prepare the Server Hardware
  • TOPIC C: Set Up the Server Hardware
  • TOPIC D: Install an Operating System
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
3

Configuring Networking

  • TOPIC A: Manage Network Cabling
  • TOPIC B: Configure Network Interface Cards
  • TOPIC C: Implement IP Addressing and Network Infrastructure Services
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
4

Creating a Virtual Environment

  • TOPIC A: Create Virtual Servers
  • TOPIC B: Create Virtual Switches
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
5

Performing Basic Server Configuration

  • TOPIC A: Configure Local Server Properties
  • TOPIC B: Configure Server Roles
  • TOPIC C: Set Up IP Addressing Service Roles
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
6

Administering the Server

  • TOPIC A: Update the Server
  • TOPIC B: Server Administration Access and Control Methods
  • TOPIC C: Create Service Level Agreements
  • TOPIC D: Monitor Server Performance
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
7

Implementing Storage Solutions

  • TOPIC A: Perform Capacity Planning
  • TOPIC B: Deploy Primary Storage Devices
  • TOPIC C: Storage Technologies
  • TOPIC D: Configure RAID
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
8

Securing the Server

  • TOPIC A: Configure Firewalls
  • TOPIC B: Configure Security Protocols
  • TOPIC C: Implement Intrusion Detection Systems
  • TOPIC D: Implement Logical Access Control Methods
  • TOPIC E: Implement Data Security Methods
  • TOPIC F: Apply Server Hardening Techniques
  • TOPIC G: Implement Physical Security
  • TOPIC H: Create Virtual Networks
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
9

Planning and Testing Disaster Recovery

  • TOPIC A: Implement Environmental Controls
  • TOPIC B: Manage Documentation for the Server and the Network
  • TOPIC C: Create A Disaster Recovery Plan
  • TOPIC D: Perform Backup and Restoration
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
10

Troubleshooting Server Issues

  • TOPIC A: Troubleshoot Theory and Methods
  • TOPIC B: Troubleshoot Hardware Issues
  • TOPIC C: Troubleshoot Software Issues
  • TOPIC D: Troubleshoot Networking Issues
  • TOPIC E: Troubleshoot Storage Issues
  • TOPIC F: Troubleshoot Security Issues
  • Summary
  • Review All the Key Topics
A

Appendix A

  • Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA® Server+® Exam (SK0-004)

1

Managing Server Hardware

  • Set Automatic Windows Update
2

Installing a Server

  • Installing Windows Server 2012 using Hyper-V Manager 
3

Configuring Networking

  • Configuring private IPv4
  • Configuring private IPv6
  • Assign new IP address with DNS and subnet mask
4

Creating a Virtual Environment

  • Install a loopback adapter
5

Performing Basic Server Configuration

  • Running any application as administrator
  • Running any application as administrator using command line
  • Concept of SSO possibility
  • Add roles and features
  • TCP open ports (netstat)
  • NAT (Network Address Translation)
6

Administering the Server

  • Disabling a service in linux
  • Swap or Pagefile Optimization
  • Disabling a service
7

Implementing Storage Solutions

  • Compress a file to save disk space
  • Compress a folder to save disk space
  • Set Quota Usage Limit
  • Set size of a log file
8

Securing the Server

  • Configuring the Network-based Firewall
  • Router Access List
  • NTFS File permission
  • EFS (Encryption File System)
  • Disk-Level Encryption
  • Configuring VPN
  • Configure VLAN
9

Planning and Testing Disaster Recovery

  • Incremental Backup
  • Full Backup
  • Perform Restore Point
10

Troubleshooting Server Issues

  • Adding a printer and sharing
  • Do trace route
  • Using Top command
  • Create and mount Virtual Hard Disk using Disk Management
  • Use of Zenmap

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There is no official pre requisite but CompTIA recommends the following:

  • Candidate should have A+ certification or knowledge of equivalent courses.
  • 18 to 24 months of IT experience.

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The exam contains 100 questions.

90 minutes

750

(on a scale of 100-900)

CompTIA SK0-004-LO retake policies are:

  • CompTIA does not require any waiting period between first and second attempt to pass an exam.
  • Before third attempt a waiting period of at least 14 calendar days from the day of your last attempt is recommended.

CompTIA Server+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holders will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.

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