Server +
Hours: 80
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Server+ helps to raise the level of competence for an entire service and support department. Each man and woman certified will have a common understanding of the technology and a shared language.
PRE-REQUISITES
Basic knowledge of PC usage and network components.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Servers
- Investigating Different Types of Servers
- Identifying Server Types
- Identifying Server Hardware
- Identifying Parts of Computer Subsystems
- Identifying Components of the System Processing Core
- Identifying Drive Types and Implementations
- Identifying Components and Features of the Communications Subsystem
- Identifying UPS Types
- Identifying Server-specific Components Found in Other Subsystems
- Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software
- Identifying Network Operating System Features
- Identifying Other Server Software
Installing Servers
- Planning for Server Installation
- Discussing the Planning Process
- Adding Server Hardware
- Installing Server Hardware
- Discussing Rackmount Servers and Physical Installation
- Verifying the Installation
- Verifying the Hardware Installation
Configuring Servers
- Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
- Checking the BIOS Level
- Configuring RAID
- Configuring Hardware RAID
- Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
- Testing the Server Installation
- Configuring External Peripheral Devices
- Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
- Documenting the Server
Maintaining Servers
- Backing Up Server Data
- Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
- Setting SNMP Thresholds
- Discussing SNMP
- Keeping the Server Clean
- Discussing Physical Maintenance of Servers
- Verifying Hardware
- Establishing Remote Notification
- Setting Up and Verifying Remote Notification
Upgrading Server Components
- Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
- Discussing Upgrade Check Lists
- Adding and Replacing Hardware
- Upgrading Server Software
- Installing NOS Updates
- Updating Drivers
Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
- Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
- Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
- Evaluating the Server Room Environment
- Evaluating the Server Room Environment
Troubleshooting Servers
- Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
- Reviewing Troubleshooting Concepts
- Discussing Troubleshooting Precautions
- Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
- Discussing Server Troubleshooting
- Using Diagnostic Software
- Investigating Wake-on-LAN Technology
- Identifying Bottlenecks
- Discussing Bottlenecks
Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
- Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
- Discussing Fault-tolerance
- Backups
- Discussing Backup Strategies
- Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
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