CompTIA Server+ Course

Course Code: G012

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Duration: 5 days

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COURSE OVERVIEW

CompTIA Server+ develops the practical skills needed to install, manage, secure and troubleshoot server hardware and software in on-premises, hybrid and cloud-connected environments. This course is aligned to the current CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 exam and covers server hardware, storage, operating systems, virtualisation, network services, security, high availability, backup, disaster recovery and troubleshooting.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for PC, desktop and helpdesk technicians moving into server support, as well as existing server administrators and support specialists preparing for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot server hardware and software.
• Implement storage, virtualisation and cloud-related server solutions.
• Configure server operating systems, network services and administrative tools.
• Apply server security, hardening and data-protection controls.
• Use automation and scripting concepts to support server administration.
• Support high availability, backup, recovery and disaster-recovery requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, storage, operating-system, network and security issues.

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COURSE CONTENT

1. Understanding Server Administration Concepts
2. Understanding Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
3. Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts
4. Managing Physical Assets
5. Managing Server Hardware
6. Configuring Storage Management
7. Installing and Configuring an Operating System
8. Troubleshooting OS, Application and Network Configurations
9. Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks
10. Managing Data Security
11. Managing Service and Data Availability
12. Decommissioning Servers

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COURSE PREREQUISITES

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge is recommended, together with approximately 24 months of practical experience working in a server environment.

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Free CompTIA Server+ Learning Resources

Check your knowledge before training or identify topics to revise for the Server+ SK0-005 certification exam. These free, optional resources require no registration:

• CompTIA Server+ Practice Test (SK0-005) – 25 original questions across Server Hardware Installation and Management, Server Administration, Security and Disaster Recovery, and Troubleshooting, with explanations and topic-by-topic results.
• CompTIA Glossary – Clear explanations of important server, storage, networking and security terminology.

The practice test is an independent revision quiz, not an official CompTIA examination or complete exam simulator. It does not replace hands-on experience or instructor-led training.

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TEST CERTIFICATION

This course is recommended preparation for the current CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

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Note - This course is delivered via our training partner Global Knowledge.