CompTIA Server+ Certification
SK0-005 CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Authentication & Authorization
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Configuring Server Components
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Data Privacy & Protection
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud IaaS
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud PaaS & SaaS
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): File System Security
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Communications
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Directory Services
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Firewalls
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Security Protocols
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Planning for the Worst
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Role-specific Server Deployment
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Components
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Roles
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Storage
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Troubleshooting
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Servers & Cloud Computing
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Working with TCP/IP

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Authentication & Authorization

Course Number:
it_csserp21_13_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Authentication & Authorization

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify various physical security strategies
  • list common hardening techniques
  • use Group Policy to disable USB storage
  • define the relationship between authentication and authorization
  • manage Active Directory users and groups
  • manage Linux users and groups
  • manage AWS users and group
  • manage Azure users and groups
  • configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) in AWS
  • configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Azure
  • describe how identity federation is used
  • define various access control types such as DAC, MAC, RBAC, and Attribute-based
  • configure cloud RBAC
  • configure Windows Dynamic Access Control
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Controlling access to network resources is a vital security concern. Resource access is controlled first by authentication, then by specific permissions for authorized resource use. Physical security strategies allow controlled access to IT computing equipment at the user and server levels. In this course, you will first list physical security strategies then determine how to harden specific systems and limit the use of USB removable media through Group Policy. Next, you will manage users and groups in Active Directory, Linux, and the AWS and Azure clouds. You’ll then configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) in AWS and Azure. Finally, you’ll define how identity federation works and enable access control through cloud-based RBAC roles and attribute-based access control. This course is part of a collection that prepares you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Configuring Server Components

Course Number:
it_csserp21_02_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Configuring Server Components

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe how hypervisors run guest virtual machines
  • configure VMware virtual machine CPU settings
  • configure Hyper-V virtual machine CPU settings
  • configure AWS (Amazon Web Services) instance CPU settings
  • configure Azure instance CPU settings
  • configure VMware virtual machine RAM
  • configure Hyper-V virtual machine RAM
  • configure AWS instance types
  • configure Azure virtual machine memory
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Virtualization has become a foundation for on-premises and cloud computing. Therefore server administrators and data center technicians need to know how to configure virtual machine (VM) CPU and RAM settings. Take this mostly hands-on course to learn what's involved in virtualization. Start by exploring how hypervisors relate to virtual machines (VMs). Distinguish between the two types of hypervisors. And look into hypervisor hardening. Getting hands-on, practice configuring virtual CPUs for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V VMs. Manage CPU settings for AWS and Azure. And configure memory, or RAM, for VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, and AWS and Azure instances in alignment with IT workload requirements. Upon completion, you'll be able to plan and configure the setup for both on-premises and cloud VMs. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Data Privacy & Protection

Course Number:
it_csserp21_17_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Data Privacy & Protection

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify which items constitute personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI)
  • list common data privacy standards and sensitive information types
  • define the malware infection process, common malware types, and malware mitigation
  • describe how social engineering is used for deception, including phishing and ransomware
  • identity how data loss prevention (DLP) techniques can prevent sensitive data exfiltration
  • discover and classify data using Windows File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
  • discover and classify data using Amazon Macie
  • list common secure data removal and media destruction techniques
  • securely wipe storage media using the Linux dd command and Windows tools
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Data privacy has become engrained in laws and regulations all over the world. Server technicians must take the appropriate steps to secure sensitive data in alignment with applicable laws and regulations. Discover items that constitute personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) and identify common data security standards such as GDPR, HIPPAA, and PCI DSS. Differentiate between various types of malware and discover how the art of deception is practiced through social engineering. Next, examine data loss prevention (DLP) and implement data discovery and classification on-premises and in the cloud. Lastly, examine key storage media destruction techniques. Upon course completion, you'll be able secure data in alignment with applicable laws and regulations. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud IaaS

Course Number:
it_csserp21_04_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud IaaS

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe how Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) differs from other cloud service models
  • deploy a storage bucket in the AWS cloud
  • deploy a storage account in the Azure cloud
  • deploy a virtual network in the AWS cloud
  • deploy a virtual network in the Azure cloud
  • deploy a Windows virtual machine (VM) in AWS
  • deploy a Linux VM in AWS
  • deploy a Windows VM in Azure
  • deploy a Linux VM in Azure
  • configure an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
  • describe how cloud automation templates are used
  • deploy cloud resources using a template
  • restrict cloud server management using role-based access control and policies
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) concerns storage, networking, firewalls, virtual machines, and other cloud services. To be at the top of their game, server admins should know how to deploy various IaaS solutions. Learn how to deploy IaaS solutions related to storage, networking, and virtual machines in this wide-spanning course. First, get a theoretical overview of IaaS. Then, practice deploying AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud storage solutions, virtual networks, and Windows and Linux virtual machines (VMs). After that, create a custom cloud-based VM. Next, deploy cloud services using cloud automation templates. And finally, use role-based access control (RBAC) and cloud policies to limit the cloud administrative activities available to cloud technicians. When you're done, you'll be able to deploy several IaaS solutions and restrict cloud server access. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud PaaS & SaaS

Course Number:
it_csserp21_05_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Deploying Cloud PaaS & SaaS

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe how PaaS differs from other cloud service models
  • deploy a database in the AWS cloud
  • deploy a database in the Azure cloud
  • describe how SaaS differs from other cloud service models
  • configure a cloud SaaS solution
  • use a template to deploy a cloud PaaS solution
  • control cloud costs
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) are two popular and valuable cloud service models. Both play a unique role in managing certain aspects of cloud computing. If you're an IT professional working in server environments, you need to know what these two cloud service models entail. Take this course to learn all about PaaS and SaaS solutions. Furthermore, practice deploying databases in the AWS and Microsoft Azure clouds. Configure a SaaS cloud solution. Use an automation template to deploy a PaaS solution. And use several strategies and tools to keep cloud computing costs to a minimum. Upon course completion, you'll be able to deploy PaaS and SaaS solutions and control cloud computing costs. This course also helps prepare you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): File System Security

Course Number:
it_csserp21_10_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): File System Security

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • define how Windows file system security works
  • enable access to cloud file shares
  • configure shared folder permissions
  • configure NTFS permissions
  • configure EFS file system encryption
  • configure BitLocker file system encryption
  • use OpenSSL for encrypting files
  • define how Linux file system security works
  • configure Linux file system permissions
  • work with file hashes in Windows
  • work with file hashes in Linux
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Today’s IT security ecosystem requires strong file system security. This is achieved not only through a robust file system permissions implementation but also controlled network access. Learn how to handle file system security in this mostly hands-on course. First, get a theoretical overview of how file system security works in Windows and Linux environments. Then, practice configuring permissions for network shared folders and setting NTFS file and folder permissions. Next, use the Windows built-in Encrypting File System (EFS) option to encrypt files and folders. Enable disk volume encryption using Microsoft BitLocker. Encrypt files using OpenSSL. Configure Linux file system permissions. And work with file hashing in Windows and Linux. Upon course completion, you'll be able to implement and manage Windows and Linux file system permissions, encryption, and file system hashes. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Communications

Course Number:
it_csserp21_11_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Communications

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe how network communications hardware and software can be mapped to the seven layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
  • identify different types of communication networks such as LAN, VLAN, Microsoft Azure Cloud Virtual Network (VNet), and VMware Workstation virtual networks
  • outline how network switching works
  • describe how network routing works
  • configure a hypervisor virtual network
  • enable IP routing in the cloud
  • configure peered virtual networks together
  • identify various types of network interface cards (NICs) and cables
  • create a network interface card (NIC) in VMware
  • create a network interface card (NIC) in the cloud
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Learning the various aspects of network communications hardware and software is vital to anyone working in a server environment. Use this theory and practice-based course to get a grip on configuring virtual networks and virtual network interface cards (NICs). Explore how network communications hardware and software map to the OSI model. Identify different types of communication networks such as LAN and VLAN. Then, learn how network switching and network routing work. Moving on, practice deploying a hypervisor virtual network. Next, practice configuring IP routing in the cloud and virtual network peering. Then, identify various types of NICs and cables. And finally, practice configuring on-premises and cloud-based virtual machine NICs. Upon completion, you'll be able to identify various network models and configure virtual networks and virtual NICs. You'll also be a step closer to being prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Directory Services

Course Number:
it_csserp21_09_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Directory Services

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe the role of Active Directory
  • create an Active Directory domain
  • join computers to an Active Directory domain
  • plan how Group Policy will be used
  • configure Microsoft Group Policy to deploy configuration settings
  • enable server inventory gathering
  • enable a cloud directory services domain
  • join computers to a cloud directory service domain
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
A network directory service uses a distributed database, which contains various objects, replicated among multiple servers. When working with servers, you need to know how to manage these directory services. Take this mostly hands-on course to learn how to achieve this. Discover how Microsoft Active Directory works. Then, try your hand at creating a new forest and domain in an on-premises virtualized environment. Join computers to the domain for centralized authentication and management purposes. And plan Group Policy settings for domain users and computers. Moving on, inventory servers before configuring a cloud-based directory service and joining devices to it. When you're done, you'll be able to plan, deploy, and manage on-premises and cloud-based directory services. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): CompTIA Server+: Network Firewalls

Course Number:
it_csserp21_15_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): CompTIA Server+: Network Firewalls

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • define various network security components such as network access control, RADIUS, and screened subnets/DMZs
  • examine wireless security mechanisms related to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • describe how packet filtering firewalls work
  • configure Windows Defender Firewall
  • configure a firewall in Linux
  • distinguish the difference between AWS security groups and network access control lists (NACLs)
  • manage AWS packet filtering using a Security Group
  • manage AWS packet filtering using a network access control list (NACL)
  • manage the Azure Firewall
  • describe how proxy servers are used
  • describe how network address translation (NAT) works
  • enable network address translation (NAT) in the cloud
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
In cybersecurity, firewalls control what type of traffic is allowed into or out of a server or network. There are a variety of firewall types designed for specific use-cases and these solutions can come in the form of a dedicated hardware or software appliance, or could be software running within a general purpose operating system. Discover common network and wireless security threats and mitigations, and how packet filtering firewalls work. Learn to configure a Windows and Linux firewall and work with cloud-based packet filtering in AWS and Microsoft Azure. Finally, discover how proxy servers and network address translation (NAT) work in securing the network. Upon completion, you'll be able to select and implement the appropriate firewall solution on-premises and in the cloud. This course is part of a collection that prepares you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Security Protocols

Course Number:
it_csserp21_16_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Network Security Protocols

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • examine the TLS network security protocol
  • enable TLS in Windows
  • enable TLS in Linux
  • enable HTTPS for an on-premises web application
  • enable HTTPS for a cloud web application
  • examine the IPsec network security protocol suite
  • enable IPsec in Windows
  • spoof network traffic using the hping3 tool
  • distinguish the difference between IDS and IPS
  • configure the Snort IDS
  • define how VPNs are used
  • configure an on-premises VPN
  • configure a VPN in the cloud
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Protecting servers from threats means protecting the surrounding IT ecosystem. This involves configuring the appropriate network security protocols correctly and deploying threat detection solutions. Begin by exploring how transport layer security (TLS) supersedes secure sockets layer (SSL) and how it is used to encrypt and authenticate network transmissions. Discover how to disable SSL and enable TLS on Windows and Linux servers. Enable an HTTP binding for an on-premises and cloud-based web app and examine how IPsec is used to secure network traffic, and how IPsec is configured in Windows. Moving on, learn how to spoof network traffic using freely available tools and work with intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and VPNs. Upon completion, you'll know how to configure network security protocols such as TLS and IPsec and be familiar with working with intrusion detection systems and VPNs. This course is part of a collection that prepares you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Planning For The Worst

Course Number:
it_csserp21_19_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Planning For The Worst

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify strategies for ensuring continued business operations during disruption through RTO, RPO, MTTR, MTBF
  • discuss various alternate site types
  • enable load balancing for a web application
  • configure backup for a Windows server
  • take a snapshot of a virtual machine
  • configure file versioning in the cloud
  • enable cloud backups
  • enable high availability for cloud VMs
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Keeping IT services running in the inevitable event of some kind of disruption is possible only with up-front planning for business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Explore strategies for managing business continuity and disaster recovery and examine various options for alternate sites, including the cloud. Practice how to enable IT service high availability in a variety of ways. Finally, discover how to manage on-premises and cloud backups, cloud replication, and file versioning. Upon course completion, you'll be able to plan for continued IT service availability in the event of disruptions. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Course Number:
it_csserp21_14_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • identify components in the public key infrastructure (PKI) hierarchy
  • configure an on-premises private certification authority (CA)
  • configure a private certification authority (CA) in the cloud
  • describe the contents of PKI certificates
  • configure certificate templates
  • work with PKI certificates on-premises
  • work with PKI certificates in the cloud
  • use OpenSSL to work with PKI
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
A public key infrastructure (PKI) is a hierarchy of digital security certificates. The top of the hierarchy consists of a certification authority (CA) and optional subordinate registration authorities (RAs). CAs and RAs issue PKI certificates to users, devices, and apps. Examine the PKI hierarchy and key PKI components including the certification authority, digital certificates, and chain of trust. Learn how to configure a private CA on-premises and in the cloud as a managed service. Explore the details contained within a PKI certificate and configure certificate templates which serve as a blueprint for issuing various types of PKI certificates. Next, you'll learn how to acquire certificates on-premises and in the cloud followed by a look at working with OpenSSL. Upon completion, you'll be able to plan, implement, and manage PKI environments both on-premises and in the cloud. You'll also be a step closer to being prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Role-specific Server Deployment

Course Number:
it_csserp21_08_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Role-specific Server Deployment

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • recognize various server management tools related to KVM, iDRAC, out-of-band, IPMI, iLO, SSH, RDP, and PowerShell
  • install an on-premises Windows VM
  • manage a Windows server using RDP
  • manage a Windows server using PowerShell
  • install an on-premises Linux VM
  • manage a Linux server using SSH
  • enable SSH public key authentication
  • deploy a web server
  • deploy a hypervisor server
  • install and configure WSUS
  • update packages installed on a Linux server
  • enable update management in the cloud
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Specific server roles have different uses and software installation requirements. Server technicians need to know about these as well as how to manage servers locally and remotely. Use this mostly practical course to learn what's involved in managing servers and deploying server roles. Examine several GUI and command-line management tools and standards. Then, practice installing a Windows and Linux on-premises virtual machine (VM). Remotely manage the Windows server using RDP and the Linux server through SSH. And learn how to configure SSH public key authentication. Moving on, deploy specific server roles, such as an email, web, hypervisor, and update server. Finally, configure VMs in the cloud. When you're done, you'll be able to install on-premises VMs, manage servers remotely, deploy server roles, and enable server updating. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Components

Course Number:
it_csserp21_01_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Components

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • recognize how the use of servers benefits organizations
  • determine how specific BIOS settings should be configured for a server
  • enter the BIOS and modify settings
  • distinguish the difference between the BIOS and the newer UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) standard
  • differentiate between tower, blade, and rack-mounted servers and plan for rack units of measurement
  • determine how many rack devices can fit within a rack
  • describe how CPU selection affects IT workloads
  • describe how RAM selection affects IT workloads
  • plan for the use of various servers buses and interfaces, such as USB and PCI-X
  • identify how to calculate server power draw
  • outline how to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components
  • recognize how to optimize server room heat, air flow, and fire suppression solutions
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Server technicians are now responsible for both on-premises and cloud-based servers. There are many factors to consider when managing these environments. Learn how to plan for server component configuration and environmental conditions in this thorough course. Explore how servers solve business problems. Examine server firmware components, such as Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings and its successor, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Then, practice configuring BIOS settings. Next, examine server form factors that help determine the space needed in an equipment rack. Study the roles that CPU, RAM, buses, and interfaces play in a server environment. Plan server power draw and server room HVAC and fire suppression. And learn how to prevent static charge damage to sensitive electronic components. Upon completion, you'll be able to better plan for specific server environments and requirements. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Roles

Course Number:
it_csserp21_07_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Roles

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe various server roles, such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, HTTP, and Directory Services servers
  • outline how to plan for server licensing requirements
  • list various methods of deploying servers
  • identify various scripting environments
  • create a simple Linux BASH shell script
  • create a simple Windows PowerShell script
  • create a simple Python script
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
A crucial part of deploying and managing physical and virtual servers is determining the proper licensing requirements. Factors to consider are the number of physical or virtual CPUs and concurrently connected users. Find out more about server roles and licensing in this theory and practice-based course. Explore various server roles and the licensing requirements for specific server use cases. Look at the ways servers can be installed. And see how scripting environments can not only automate server deployment but also help with ongoing server management. Moving on, practice creating a Linux BASH shell script, a Windows PowerShell script, and a Python script. Upon completion, you'll be able to plan server role deployments and licensing requirements and use scripting to automate server management. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Storage

Course Number:
it_csserp21_06_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Storage

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • detail hard drive characteristics, such as RPMs, seek time, rotational latency, transfer rate, and IOPS
  • distinguish between HDD and SSD
  • identify various types of storage interfaces and cables
  • manage virtual hard disks and partition them as MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table)
  • configure files for various cloud storage tiers
  • outline how NAS is used
  • outline how SANs are used
  • configure an iSCSI SAN using standard equipment
  • describe hardware and software RAID levels and their benefits
  • configure additional storage for an on-premises VM (virtual machine)
  • enable software RAID 1 in Windows
  • enable software RAID 5 in Windows
  • enable software RAID 1 in Linux
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Many storage solutions and characteristics available on-premises are also available in the cloud. These storage solutions are often primarily based on the hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) technologies. Learn about HDD and SDD as well as other technologies in this technical course. In addition to a theoretical explanation of HDD and SDD storage, learn how to configure virtual HDD and SSD disks for cloud virtual machines. Configure cloud files in various cloud storage tiers. Examine when NAS (network-attached storage) and SAN (storage area network) storage should be used and how RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is used. Then, practice configuring software RAID in Windows and Linux. Upon completion, you'll be able to work with HDD and SDD storage as well as NAS, SANs, and software RAID levels. This course also helps prepare you for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Troubleshooting

Course Number:
it_csserp21_18_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Server Troubleshooting

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • outline the steps in the CompTIA troubleshooting process
  • work with Windows Event Viewer logs to view log entries
  • use PowerShell to retrieve Windows log events
  • configure a central Windows logging server
  • work with Linux logs to view log entries
  • configure a central Linux logging server
  • work with the cloud service logs to view log entries
  • identify the common server hardware problems
  • identify the common server software problems and list some server software troubleshooting tools
  • work with the common Windows networking commands
  • work with the common Linux network commands
  • monitor the performance of Windows Server
  • monitor the performance of a Linux server
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
The importance of ongoing server management for server technicians cannot be overstated. At the least, it helps them avoid being overwhelmed by troubleshooting hardware problems in a crisis. With this course, gain confidence in server troubleshooting. Explore the steps in the CompTIA troubleshooting process. Then, work with the Windows, Linux, and cloud services logs, followed by implementing centralized Windows and Linux logging hosts. Moving on, examine common hardware and software problems encountered in server environments. Next, work with the common Windows and Linux network troubleshooting commands. And finally, learn how to monitor the performance of Windows and Linux servers. Upon completion, you’ll be able to identify the common server hardware and software problems and troubleshoot them. You can also use this course to prepare for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Servers & Cloud Computing

Course Number:
it_csserp21_03_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Servers & Cloud Computing

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • compare cloud computing to on-premises IT
  • describe the characteristics that define cloud computing
  • outline how public clouds differ from other cloud deployment models
  • outline how private clouds differ from other cloud deployment models
  • outline how hybrid and community clouds differ from other cloud deployment models
  • explore how to use cloud GUI and command line interface (CLI) tools
  • examine various cloud service SLAs
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
Cloud computing has become increasingly common in the second and third decades of the 20th century, with no signs of cloud adoption slowing down. Therefore, as someone working in a server environment, you'll need to be confident in your understanding of cloud computing characteristics, tools, and service agreements. Use this course to bring your cloud computing acumen up to speed. Explore the benefits and characteristics of cloud computing. Examine various cloud types, including public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. Moving along, practice using GUI (graphical user interface) and CLI (command line interface) tools to manage cloud services. Then, examine various cloud service-level agreements. When you're done, you'll be able to distinguish cloud deployment types and SLAs for cloud services. You'll also be more prepared for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Working with TCP/IP

Course Number:
it_csserp21_12_enus
Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Working with TCP/IP

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • outline IPv4 addressing
  • describe IP subnetting and list its benefits
  • configure IPv4 manually
  • describe Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and its process
  • configure a Windows DHCP host
  • outline Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and their differences
  • describe IPv6 and its addressing
  • configure IPv6 manually
  • configure IP address in the cloud
  • capture and view network traffic using Wireshark
  • outline Domain Name System (DNS) and the Amazon Route 53 cloud DNS service
  • configure a Windows DNS host
  • configure DNS zones in the cloud
  • demonstrate the functioning of Network Time Protocol (NTP) and the configuration of Windows NTP and Linux NTP
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Overview/Description
TCP/IP has become the standard software-based network protocol suite used globally. Those working in a server environment need to have a robust understanding of the protocols and services of TCP/IP and their configuration. Learn all about these configurations in this course. Explore IPv4 addressing and IP subnetting and practice configuring IPv4 manually. Next, learn about DHCP and deploying a Windows DHCP server. Then, examine how TCP and UDP transport protocols differ. Moving on, practice configuring IPv6 addresses manually and also configuring IP addresses in the cloud. Explore DNS and practice the deployment of a Windows DNS server and the configuration of DNS zones in the cloud. And finally, explore NTP and its configurations. When you're done, you'll be well versed in the configurations of the different TCP/IP services. You'll also be further prepared to sit the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification exam.

Target

Prerequisites: none

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