Comptia® server+® study guide : exam sk0-005 / Troy McMillan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McMillan, Troy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Web servers--Examinations--Study guides.

Web servers.

Client/server computing--Examinations--Study guides.

Client/server computing.

Electronic data processing personnel--Certification--Study guides.

Electronic data processing personnel.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (605 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons, [2023]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Table of Exercises

Introduction

What Is Server+ Certification?

Who Should Buy This Book?

What Does This Book Cover?

What's Included in the Book

Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank

How to Use This Book

Tips for Taking the Server+ Exam

The CompTIA Server+ Exam Objectives

CompTIA SK0-005 Exam

1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware.

1.2 Given a scenario, deploy and manage storage.

1.3 Given a scenario, perform server hardware maintenance.

2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems.

2.2 Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services.

2.3 Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features

2.4 Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers.

2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization.

2.6 Summarize scripting basics for server administration.

2.7 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation.

2.8 Explain licensing concepts.

3.1 Summarize data security concepts.

3.2 Summarize physical security concepts.

3.3 Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration.

3.4 Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies.

3.5 Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods.

3.6 Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts.

3.7 Explain the importance of backups and restores.

3.8 Explain the importance of disaster recovery.

4.1 Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology.

4.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures.

4.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems.

4.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems.

4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems.

Objective Map

SK0-004 Exam Objectives

How to Contact the Publisher

Assessment Test

Answers to Assessment Test

Chapter 1 Server Hardware

Racking

Enclosure Sizes

Unit Sizes

Rack Layout

Power Cabling

Voltage

Redundant Power

Power Connector Types

Cable Management

Network Cabling

Redundant Networking

Twisted Pair

Fiber

Gigabit

10 GigE

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)

SFP+

Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP)

Server Chassis Types

Server Components

NICs

Summary

Exam Essentials

Review Questions

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Servers

Installing Server Operating Systems

Minimum Operating System (OS) Requirements

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

Installations

Partition and Volume Types

File System Types

Configuring and Maintaining Server Functions and Features

Server Roles Requirements

Data Migration and Transfer

Administrative Interfaces

The Purpose and Operation of Virtualization

Host vs. Guest

Virtual Networking

Resource Allocation and Provisioning

Management Interfaces for Virtual Machines

Cloud Models

Chapter 3 Server Maintenance

Given a Scenario, Perform Server Hardware Maintenance

Out-of-Band Management

Local Hardware Administration

Components

Drives

Hot-Swappable Hardware

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

Explain Licensing Concepts

Models

Open Source

Subscription

License vs. Maintenance and Support

Volume Licensing

License Count Validation

Version Compatibility

Review Questions.

Chapter 4 Storage Technologies and Asset Management

Given a Scenario, Deploy and Manage Storage

RAID Levels and Types

Capacity Planning

Hard Drive Media Types

Interface Types

Shared Storage

Explain the Importance of Asset Management and Documentation

Asset Management

Documentation Management

Document Availability

Secure Storage of Sensitive Documentation

Chapter 5 Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements

Clustering

Active-Active

Active-Passive

Failover/Failback

Proper Patching Procedures

Heartbeat

Fault Tolerance

Server-Level Redundancy vs. Component Redundancy

Redundant Server Network Infrastructure

Load Balancing

Network Interface Card (NIC) Teaming and Redundancy

Chapter 6 Securing the Server

Summarize Physical Security Concepts

Physical Access Controls

Environmental Controls

Explain Data Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Security Risks

Mitigation Strategies

Given a Scenario, Apply Server Hardening Methods

OS Hardening

Application Hardening

Host Security

Hardware Hardening

Chapter 7 Securing Server Data and Network Access

Summarize Data Security Concepts

Encryption Paradigms

VPN

IPsec

Retention Policies

Data Storage

UEFI/BIOS Passwords

Bootloader Passwords

Business Impact

Explain Important Concepts Pertaining to Identity and Access Management for Server Administration

User Accounts

Permissions and Access Controls

Auditing

Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Single Sign-on (SSO)

Summarize Proper Server Decommissioning Concepts

Proper Removal Procedures

Media Destruction

Media Retention Requirements

Cable Remediation.

Electronics Recycling

Chapter 8 Networking and Scripting

Given a Scenario, Configure Servers to Use Network Infrastructure Services

IP Configuration

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

Default Gateways

Name Resolution

Addressing Protocols

Firewall

Static vs. Dynamic

MAC Addresses

Summarize Scripting Basics for Server Administration

Script Types

Environment Variables

Comment Syntax

Basic Script Constructs

Basic Data Types

Common Server Administration Scripting Tasks

Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery

Explain the Importance of Backups and Restores

Backup Methods

Backup Frequency

Media Rotation

Backup Media Types

File-Level vs. System-State Backup

Restore Methods

Backup Validation

Media Inventory Before Restoration

Explain the Importance of Disaster Recovery

Site Types

Replication

Testing

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues

Explain the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology

Identify the Problem and Determine the Scope

Establish a Theory of Probable Cause (Question the Obvious)

Test the Theory to Determine the Cause

Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem

Implement the Solution or Escalate

Verify Full System Functionality and, if Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures

Perform a Root Cause Analysis

Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes Throughout the Process

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common Hardware Failures

Common Problems

Causes of Common Problems

Tools and Techniques

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common OS and Software Problems

OS and Software Tools and Techniques

Summary.

Exam Essentials

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Problems

Security Tools

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Storage Issues

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Storage Problems

Appendix: Answers to Review Questions

Chapter 1: Server Hardware

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Servers

Chapter 3: Server Maintenance

Chapter 4: Storage Technologies and Asset Management

Chapter 5: Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements

Chapter 6: Securing the Server

Chapter 7: Securing Server Data and Network Access

Chapter 8: Networking and Scripting

Chapter 9: Disaster Recovery

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues

Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Storage Issues

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based upon print version of record.

The Purpose and Operation of Virtualization

ISBN:

9781119891451

1119891450

9781119891444

1119891442

OCLC:

1344161439