Course Description
CompTIA Server+ is an internationally recognised certification that validates the practical skills required to install, configure, secure, manage, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and supporting infrastructure. It equips IT professionals with the technical competencies needed to support modern enterprise environments, including hardware, storage, networking, security, virtualization, and disaster recovery. This programme combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical laboratory sessions to prepare participants for real-world server administration and the CompTIA Server+ certification examination.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand server hardware architecture and components.
- • assemble, configure, upgrade, and maintain server systems.
- • install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices and RAID technologies.
- • configure networking components and shared resources.
- • apply structured troubleshooting methodologies to diagnose hardware and software issues.
- • implement server security controls and account management practices.
- • configure operating system security features and endpoint protection.
- • understand environmental controls, regulatory requirements, and disaster recovery considerations.
- • develop practical skills aligned with CompTIA Server+ certification objectives.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- • identify and configure server hardware components.
- • assemble and disassemble desktop computers, laptops, and peripheral devices safely.
- • configure storage devices, partitions, and RAID solutions.
- • install, configure, and troubleshoot network printers and shared resources.
- • diagnose and resolve common hardware, operating system, and network issues.
- • manage user accounts, permissions, authentication, and encryption.
- • apply cybersecurity best practices to secure servers and endpoints.
- • understand environmental, operational, and regulatory considerations affecting server infrastructure.
Topics covered:
- • Server Hardware Fundamentals
- • Storage Management and Peripheral Configuration
- • Operating Systems and Network Configuration
- • Troubleshooting Hardware and Systems
- • Server Security Fundamentals
- • Windows Security and Account Management
- • Operational Security and Environmental Management