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CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (SK0-005)

Product Overview

The CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition, by Daniel Lachance, is a comprehensive McGraw-Hill resource covering every objective on the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) exam. Written for IT professionals looking to validate server hardware, administration, security, and troubleshooting skills, this eBook walks readers through server hardware installation, storage, networking, security, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. Each of the book’s 8 chapters ends with review questions to reinforce exam-ready knowledge.

• Covers all SK0-005 exam objectives
• Second Edition, by Daniel Lachance
• 8 chapters plus appendices covering lab setup and the exam objective map

Certification Alignment

• Domain 1.0 Server Hardware Installation and Management (18%): server form factors, components, power, environmental controls, and storage technologies
• Domain 2.0 Server Administration (30%): server operating systems, server roles, virtualization, installation, administration methods, documentation, and maintenance
• Domain 3.0 Security and Disaster Recovery (24%): physical and logical access control, network security, hardening, data security, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Domain 4.0 Troubleshooting (28%): troubleshooting methodology for hardware, software, storage, network, and security problems, plus performance optimization

Career Impact

• Prepares you for roles such as Server Administrator, Systems Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Network Administrator, and Data Center Technician.

Learning Outcomes

• Install and configure server hardware, including form factors, components, and power and environmental requirements.
• Administer server operating systems, server roles, and virtualization platforms.
• Configure and manage server storage, including RAID and storage device installation.
• Configure server network communications, including IPv4, IPv6, and network infrastructure services.
• Apply physical and logical security controls and harden servers against common threats.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, storage, network, and security problems using a structured methodology.
• Plan for disaster recovery and business continuity, including backup strategies and alternate sites.

Prerequisites

CompTIA recommends candidates have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience with server hardware and networking, before attempting the Server+ exam.

Course Outline

8 chapters covering the full CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) exam.

Chapter 1: Introduction to CompTIA Server+ Essentials

• Why This Book Is Relevant
• Server Hardware Basics
• Storage
• Network Concepts
• Server Operating Systems and Server Roles
• Security Considerations
• Troubleshooting and Optimizing Performance
• Preparing for the Worst
• Cloud Computing

Chapter 2: Server Hardware

• Server Form Factors
• Server Components
• Power
• Environmental Controls

Chapter 3: Server Operating Systems and Server Roles

• Server Roles
• Virtualization Servers
• Server Installation
• Server Administration Methods
• Server Documentation
• Maintaining Servers

Chapter 4: Server Storage

• Storage Technologies
• Storage Capacity and Future Growth
• RAID Configuration
• Storage Device Installation

Chapter 5: Server Network Communications

• The OSI Model
• Cable Installation and Management
• Network Hardware
• Configuring IPv4
• Configuring IPv6
• Network Infrastructure Services
• TCP and UDP

Chapter 6: Server and Network Security

• Physical Security Measures
• Logical Access Control
• Network Security
• Hardening
• Data Security

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

• Troubleshooting Methodology
• Hardware Problems and Solutions
• Software Problems and Solutions
• Storage Problems and Solutions
• Network Problems and Solutions
• Security Problems and Solutions
• Performance Optimization

Chapter 8: Disaster Recovery Planning

• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Data Backup

Delivery Options

• eBook: 2-year access via the Total Seminars Training Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with this book?
You’ll receive eBook access to the CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition, by Daniel Lachance, covering all SK0-005 exam objectives.

How long do I have access to the eBook?
You’ll have 2 years of eBook access from the date of purchase.

Can I get this book in print?
No, this title is available as an eBook only.

What devices can I use to read the eBook?
The eBook is accessed through the Total Seminars Training Hub and works on any device with a web browser — no special software required.

Is this book aligned to the latest exam version?
Yes. This book is fully aligned to the current SK0-005 exam objectives.

Can I use this for classroom or multi-user training?
Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

What happens after I purchase?
We’ll email you login instructions for the Total Seminars Training Hub during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST) after your order is processed.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

• You’ll receive an email confirming your order.
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• eBook access duration: 2 years from the date of purchase.
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