CompTIA Server+ Certification

Configuration

Configuration Overview
BIOS & Flashing
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
RAID Level 5
NOSs & File Systems
Network Connectivity
UPS Configuration
NOS Updates & Driver Updates
Service Tools Overview
SNMP
Backup Software
Anti-Virus Software
System Monitors
Event Logs
Performing a Server Baseline
Documentation

Upgrading

Upgrading Overview
The Upgrade Checklist
Adding Processors Overview
Upgrading a Single Processor
Upgading to Multiple Processors
Adding Drives
Adding Memory
Flashing the BIOS
Upgrading Adapters
Adding Peripheral Devices
Upgrading the UPS

Proactive Maintenance

Proactive Maintenance Overview
Backups Overview
Incremental Backups
Differential Backups
Creating a Baseline
How SNMP Works
Physical Housekeeping
Verifying Hardware & Remote Notification

Environment

Environment Overview
Types of Environments
Controlling Temp/Humidity/Air Quality
Power Issues Overview
Spikes/Surges/Sags/Brownouts & Blackouts
Surge Suppressors & Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Fire Suppression & Flood Control
Electrostatic Discharge
Physical Security

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Overview
Methodology
Questioning Techniques
Using Your Senses
Task Manager
Windows NT Diagnostics
Event Viewer & Computer Managment Tools
TCP/IP Utilities Overview
Ping/Ipconfig & Tracert
Netstat & Nbtstat
Netdiag & NSLookup

Disaster Recovery

Fault Tolerance Overview
RAID & Redundancy
Clustering
Hot Swap/Warm Swap/Hot Spares
Disaster Recovery Plan
Types of Backup Hardware & Software
Restoring Servers & Physical Components

Preparing To Take & Pass The Test

Preparation for the Test
The Day of the Tests