CompTIA Server+ Certification

This book highlights, in simple language, the hardware, software, security, and administrative technologies readers should know to pass the CompTIA Server+ exam.

This book starts with hardware architectures, and then inspects RAID configurations, SAN/NAS technologies, and maintenance tasks. It will simplify Windows Server, Linux distributions, and macOS Server, from installation to user management and service configuration. This book will also uncomplicate IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and virtualization with Hyper-V, VMware, and KVM. Through this book, the readers can implement robust security measures with encryption, access control, intrusion detection/prevention, and disaster recovery strategies. They can use scripts to automate, learn asset management techniques, and implement efficient backup and recovery solutions. This book also makes use of systematic methodologies and tools to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and security issues.

The Server+ certification indicates employers and the world that you have the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of a network server administrator. 

KEY FEATURES  

• Complete coverage of all Server+ exam objectives.
• Plain-language and real-world examples.
• Two complete practice exams.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Gain the specific knowledge required to pass the CompTIA Server+ exam. 
• Learn server administration concepts that apply to all systems.
• Earn an industry recognized credential for server administrators.
• Learn the specific duties and responsibilities of network server administrators. 
• Use practice exams to prepare for the Server+ exam. 

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

While the CompTIA Server+ certification recommends that candidates have two to four years of hands-on experience, this book is written at a level that allows IT professionals with less experience to gain the knowledge required to pass the exam and become certified.

Part - 1: Server Hardware Installation and Management
1. Physical Hardware
2. Data Storage
3. Server Hardware Maintenance
Part - 2: Server Administration
4. Server Operating Systems
5. Network Infrastructure Services
6. Configure Network Servers
7. High Availability
8. Virtualization
9. Scripting
10. Asset Management
11. Licensing
Part - 3: Security and Disaster Recovery
12. Data Security
13. Physical Security
14. Access Management
15. Risk and Mitigation
16. Server Hardening and Decommissioning
17. Backup and Restore
18. Disaster Recovery
Part - 4: Troubleshooting
19. Troubleshooting Methods
20. Hardware Issues
21. Storage Issues
22. Operating System and Software Issues
23. Software Tools and Techniques
24. Network Connectivity Issues
25. Network Tools and Techniques
26. Troubleshooting Security Issues
Appendix A: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam: Practice Test 1
Appendix B: CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam: Practice Test 2
Appendix C: CompTIA Server+® Acronyms
Appendix D: Key Terms/Concepts
Appendix E: Answers to Practice Test 1
Appendix F: Answers to Practice Test 2

Ron Gilster has written over 50 books on a variety of topics in the areas of IT career certifications, programming, computer technology, and a few in finance, real estate, and business. His commitment to his readers has always been a desire for their success. 

Ron’s career has included a range of IT-related positions that range from machine operator to programmer, to instructor, and to senior executive. He has worked in higher education, consulting, manufacturing, software development, and telecommunications.