CompTIA Server+ 2015 

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identify the purpose and function of rack mounts and towers

identify the purpose and function of blade technology and blade servers

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining CPUs

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining RAM

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining bus types, channels, and expansion slots

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining NICs and hard drives

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining riser cards and RAID controllers

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining BIOS and UEFI

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining firmware

recognize the different components of installing, configuring, and maintaining USB interfaces and ports

compare the differences between hot-swap and non-hot-swap components

compare and contrast components of power voltage

compare and contrast wattage, consumption, and redundancy power components

compare 1-phase versus 3-phase power

compare and contrast power plug types

compare and contrast various cooling components

identify considerations for the components of a server architecture

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determine the role and purpose of a server

perform the steps to update firmware on a server

perform the steps to configure BIOS/UEFI and boot order

configure and format RAID

partition and format a disc

configure file system types

configure a host name on a server OS

set up a local account on a server OS

connect your server to a network and join a domain and/or directory

enable services and use different server security components to address security concerns

establish server, swap, or pagefile optimization

install different features, roles, applications, and drivers on a server OS

deploy images and cloning and perform scripted installs

compare roles and requirements for web, application, directory, and database servers

compare roles and requirements for file, print, messaging, and mail servers

compare and contrast roles and requirements of a routing and remote access server

compare and contrast roles and requirements of a network services server

use access and control methods to administer local hardware

use access and control methods to administer network-based hardware

use access and control methods to administer network-based operating systems

perform proper change management techniques to ensure server maintenance

perform proper patch management techniques to ensure server maintenance

perform proper patch management techniques in device driver updates

perform proper server maintenance techniques as layed out in the outages and service level agreements

configure a server to run on a network

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perform proper performance monitoring techniques to ensure server maintenance

perform proper performance hardware maintenance

perform proper performance preventative maintenance

describe the process of providing clustering and load balancing techniques in order to provide server fault tolerance and high availability

recognize the importance of different server asset management techniques

recognize the importance of different server asset techniques

recognize the importance of different server inventory asset techniques

describe different server documentation options

describe different server documentation options

describe the process of securing server storage of sensitive documentation

describe the purpose and operation of hosts and guests

describe the purpose and operation of management interface for virtual machines

describe the purpose and operation of hypervisor

describe the purpose and operation of different elements associated with a hardware compatibility list

describe the purpose and operation of resource allocation elements between guest and host

create good server management documentation, policies, and procedures

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recognize the different disk specifications when installing and deploying primary storage device

recognize features involved with the different interface options when installing and deploying primary storage devices

compare hard drive versus SSD

identify the different RAID level and performance considerations

compare software RAID versus hardware RAID

describe configuration specification best practices

describe hot-swap support and ramifications

compare hot spare versus cold spare

describe features of an array controller

describe the features of DAS

describe the features of NAS

describe the features of SAN

describe the features of JBOD

describe the features of tape storage devices

describe the features of an optical drive

describe the features of flash, compact flash, and a USB drive

compare base10 versus base2 disk size calculation

calculate appropriate disk quotas and disk compression storage capacity

recognize the different considerations for capacity planning

recognize the different considerations for capacity planning of directories and databases

recognize storage options

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compare and contrast multifactor authentication methods and concepts

compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts

compare and contrast additional physical security methods and concepts

apply OS hardening techniques

apply application hardening techniques

apply endpoint security techniques

recognize remediate security issues based on vulnerability scan

apply hardware hardening techniques

describe a network-based and host-based firewall

describe 802.1x and NAC port security

describe what a router access list is and how it helps secure network security systems

describe a network intrusion detection system (NIDS)

identify and explain the different authentication protocols

describe the public key infrastructure process

describe a VPN, IPSEC, and VLAN

distinguish between the different security zones including DMZ, public versus private, and intranet versus extranet

implement access control lists user, groups, and roles

recognize access control list resource methods

recognize access control list permission statements

implement data security methods

implement secure storage disposal techniques

implement proper power concepts and use best practices

implement proper power distribution concepts and use best practices

describe capacity planning concepts

describe multiple circuit concepts

implement proper safety controls and techniques

implement proper additional safety controls and techniques

implement proper environmental controls and techniques

understand the options available for securing the server environment

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describe the structure and usage of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

describe the usage of a default gateway

describe CIDR notation and subnetting

compare public versus private IP addressing

compare static assignment versus DHCP

describe DNS

describe WINS

describe NetBIOS

compare NAT and PAT

describe the process and usage of MAC addresses

describe the usage and elements of a network interface card

contrast TCP and UDP network services

match well-known ports and protocols

define registered ports and protocols

define the different copper cable types

define the different fiber cables types

define the different connector types

implement cable placement and routing

implement proper cable labeling, bend radius, and cable ties

define disaster recovery site types

define disaster recovery replication methods

describe the importance of a disaster recovery plan

describe the importance of a business continuity plan

describe the importance of a business impact analysis

describe the different methodologies associated with backup techniques

recognize the different types of backup media

recognize media and restore best practices

implement a media storage location

describe concepts related to networking and disaster recovery

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identify troubleshooting problems and determine the scope of the problem

determine whether there is a common element to symptoms causing multiple problems

test a theory to determine cause

establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and notify impacted users

implement a troubleshooting solution or escalate as appropriate

verify full system functionality

implement preventative measures

perform a Root Cause Analysis

recognize the process of documenting findings, actions, and outcomes

troubleshoot some common hardware problems

troubleshoot additional hardware problems

recognize some of the causes of common hardware problems

identify environmental issues associated with hardware problems

recognize some of the tools used during hardware troubleshooting

identify the steps and best practices for troubleshooting IT problems

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troubleshoot some common storage problems

troubleshoot some additional common storage problems

recognize some of the causes of common storage problems

recognize more causes of common storage problems

recognize some of the tools used during storage troubleshooting

troubleshoot some common security issues

recognize some of the causes of security issues

recognize more causes of security issues

recognize some of the tools used during security troubleshooting

troubleshoot some common software problems

troubleshoot some additional software problems

recognize some of the causes of common software problems

recognize some of the tools used during software troubleshooting

troubleshoot some common network problems

troubleshoot some additional network problems

recognize some of the causes of common network problems

recognize some of the tools used during network troubleshooting

troubleshoot software, storage, security, and network issues