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CompTIA Server+
Searching for a server-related certification? CompTIA Server+ is a great start. Our Server+ series aligns with the exam objectives and even adds onto them, providing you with... Read more
SK0-004
In addition to the inclusion of newer topics like virtualization, this series provides a comprehensive look at key concepts like server planning, use, maintenance, and security.
Server Architecture for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 4h 1m
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Description
This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. Within, we cover server form factors, hardware components (including CPU, memory, network, disk, expansion busses, and firmware), power, and cooling.
Table of contents
- Introduction to the Server+ Certification8m 12s
- Server Form Factors1h 22m 1s
- Install, Configure, and Maintain Server Components1h 41m 24s
- Power and Cooling Components37m 38s
- Conclusion and Introduction to Server Administration12m 42s
Server Administration for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 2h 48m
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This course covers the Server Administration objectives, domain 2.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. You'll learn how to operate a virtualization platform, install and configure operating systems, administer servers locally and remotely, perform maintenance tasks, monitor performance, and document your environment.
Table of contents
- Building a Virtual Lab Environment43m 18s
- Common Server Configuration Tasks36m 3s
- Common Server Roles20m 12s
- Accessing Servers Locally and Remotely16m 26s
- Server Availability and Maintenance22m 47s
- Performance Monitoring17m 7s
- Asset Management and Documentation13m
Storage for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 1h 8m
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This course covers the Storage objectives and domain 3.0 for the CompTIA Server+ exam. You'll learn about hard disk specifications and interfaces, configuring RAID, and storage capacity considerations. You'll also learn about the most relevant storage technologies used in the IT industry today.
Table of contents
- Hard Disk Specifications and Interfaces19m 29s
- Configuring RAID18m 35s
- Exploring Storage Technologies16m 7s
- Storage Capacity and Considerations14m 13s
Security for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 4h 23m
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This course covers the Security objectives, domain 4.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. We will compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts, the learner will apply server hardening techniques, learn basic network security systems and protocols, and will implement logical access control methods on company policy, implement data security methods, and secure storage disposal, and implement proper environmental controls and techniques.
Table of contents
- Introduction4m 16s
- Compare and Contrast Physical Security Methods and Concepts1h 13m 30s
- Apply Server Hardening Techniques57m 36s
- Explain Basic Network Security Systems and Protocols47m 5s
- Implement Logical Access Control Methods on Company Policy27m 29s
- Implement Data Security Methods and Secure Storage Disposal23m 8s
- Implement Proper Environmental Controls and Techniques30m 32s
Networking for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 1h 20m
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This course covers the Networking objectives, domain 5.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. You'll learn about logical and physical network interface configuration, common ports and protocols, and network cabling and management.
Table of contents
- Logical Network Interface Configuration26m 44s
- Physical Network Interface Configuration10m 24s
- Common Network Ports and Protocols28m 12s
- Network Cabling and Management15m 26s
Disaster Recovery for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 53m
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This course covers the Disaster Recovery objectives, domain 6.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. You'll learn about disaster recovery sites, data replication scenarios, business continuity practices, and backup and recovery methods.
Table of contents
- Disaster Recovery Sites and Replication16m 51s
- Business Continuity15m 7s
- Implementing Backups21m 47s
Troubleshooting for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)
Beginner • 4h 7m
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This course covers the Troubleshooting objectives, domain 7.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. In this course, the learner will explore troubleshooting theory and methodologies, learn to troubleshoot hardware problems, troubleshoot software problems, diagnose network problems, and diagnose security problems.
Table of contents
- Introduction4m 54s
- Troubleshooting Theory and Methodologies41m 1s
- Troubleshoot Hardware Problems44m 32s
- Troubleshoot Software Problems53m 14s
- Diagnose Network Problems40m 22s
- Troubleshoot Storage Problems37m 18s
- Diagnose Security Issues26m 15s
What you will learn
- Server hardware components
- How to operate a virtualization platform
- How to install and configure operating systems
- How to administer servers both locally and remotely
- How to perform maintenance tasks
- Hard disk specifications and interfaces
- How to configure RAID
- Storage capacity considerations
- The differences and similarities of physical security methods and concepts
- Techniques for applying server hardening
- Network security systems and protocols
- How to manage cabling
- How to configure logical and physical network interfaces
- Disaster recovery sites, continuity practices, and backup and recovery methods
- How to troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and security issues
Pre-requisites
No prior experience is required.