CompTIA Server+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition

CompTIA Server+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition

by Troy McMillan
Released September 2022
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119891437

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Book description

Prepare for the Server+ exam—and an exciting new career in tech—with this hands-on guide

In the newly updated Second Edition of the CompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-005, veteran technology educator Troy McMillan delivers a comprehensive, hands-on blueprint for success on the Server+ SK0-005 exam. Learn about essential hardware and software technologies used in on-premise and hybrid server environments and prepare yourself for the exam and real-world, on-the-job challenges.

This Study Guide provides you with a solid understanding of how network and cloud storage systems work by helping you learn how to store, protect, and access the data that’s ever more crucial to modern businesses. Find coverage of every objective tested by the exam, including server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. You also learn:

  • Expert guidance on acing a certification exam is increasing demand amongst high-paying employers
  • Critical performance tips for professionals who want to hit the ground running on their first day on the job
  • Complimentary access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank, complete with hundreds of practice questions and answers, bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms

A can’t-miss resource for anyone preparing for a new role as a server administrator, data storage specialist, or related IT specialty, the CompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-005, Second Edition, will earn a place in the libraries of anyone looking for an efficient and effective way to prep for this challenging and rewarding technical certification.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Author
    1. About the Technical Editor
  7. Table of Exercises
  8. Introduction
    1. What Is Server+ Certification?
    2. Who Should Buy This Book?
    3. What Does This Book Cover?
    4. How to Use This Book
    5. Tips for Taking the Server+ Exam
    6. The CompTIA Server+ Exam Objectives
    7. CompTIA SK0-005 Exam
    8. Objective Map
    9. How to Contact the Publisher
    10. Assessment Test
    11. Answers to Assessment Test
  9. Chapter 1: Server Hardware
    1. Racking
    2. Power Cabling
    3. Network Cabling
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Servers
    1. Installing Server Operating Systems
    2. Configuring and Maintaining Server Functions and Features
    3. The Purpose and Operation of Virtualization
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 3: Server Maintenance
    1. Given a Scenario, Perform Server Hardware Maintenance
    2. Explain Licensing Concepts
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  12. Chapter 4: Storage Technologies and Asset Management
    1. Given a Scenario, Deploy and Manage Storage
    2. Explain the Importance of Asset Management and Documentation
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  13. Chapter 5: Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements
    1. Clustering
    2. Fault Tolerance
    3. Redundant Server Network Infrastructure
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  14. Chapter 6: Securing the Server
    1. Summarize Physical Security Concepts
    2. Explain Data Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies
    3. Given a Scenario, Apply Server Hardening Methods
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  15. Chapter 7: Securing Server Data and Network Access
    1. Summarize Data Security Concepts
    2. Explain Important Concepts Pertaining to Identity and Access Management for Server Administration
    3. Summarize Proper Server Decommissioning Concepts
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  16. Chapter 8: Networking and Scripting
    1. Given a Scenario, Configure Servers to Use Network Infrastructure Services
    2. Summarize Scripting Basics for Server Administration
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  17. Chapter 9: Disaster Recovery
    1. Explain the Importance of Backups and Restores
    2. Explain the Importance of Disaster Recovery
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  18. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues
    1. Explain the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology
    2. Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common Hardware Failures
    3. Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common OS and Software Problems
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  19. Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues
    1. Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues
    2. Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Problems
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  20. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Storage Issues
    1. Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Storage Problems
    2. Summary
    3. Exam Essentials
    4. Review Questions
  21. Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Server Hardware
    2. Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Servers
    3. Chapter 3: Server Maintenance
    4. Chapter 4: Storage Technologies and Asset Management
    5. Chapter 5: Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements
    6. Chapter 6: Securing the Server
    7. Chapter 7: Securing Server Data and Network Access
    8. Chapter 8: Networking and Scripting
    9. Chapter 9: Disaster Recovery
    10. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues
    11. Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues
    12. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Storage Issues
  22. Index
  23. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: CompTIA Server+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Troy McMillan
  • Release date: September 2022
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119891437