CompTIA IT Server +
Course Code: CPSERVE
Duration: 5 days
Price: £2895
Upcoming Events
- Virtual Classroom
- Mon 18 May 2026
- 5 days
- £2,895.00 (€3,390.00)
- Virtual Classroom
- Fri 11 September 2026
- 5 days
- £2,895.00 (€3,390.00)
Course Overview:
This 5-day CompTIA IT Server+ course is designed to give IT personnel all the necessary base skills to support network servers within the corporate network. The course gives hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting server hardware and NOS issues.
Target Audience:
The course is targeted for computer technicians with a practical technical background who wish to formalise their knowledge and pass the Server+ exam.
- Server Support Technician
- Server Administrator
- IT/Server Technician
- Storage Administrator
Course Objectives:
By actively participating in this course you will learn about the following:
- Describe different types of servers, and identify hardware and software components used in servers.
- Install servers into a network environment.
- Configure servers for optimal performance.
- Employ preventive maintenance measures to keep servers running at acceptable performance levels.
- Upgrade server hardware and software.
- Discuss environmental issues that pertain to server operation.
- Troubleshoot problems with server hardware and software.
- Identify and explain disaster-recovery concepts and techniques.
Course Content:
Introduction to Servers
- Investigating Different Types of Servers
- Identifying Server Hardware
- Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software
- Planning for Server Installation
- Adding Server Hardware
- Verifying the Installation
- Data-transmission Media
- Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
- Configuring RAID
- Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
- Configuring External Peripheral Devices
- Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
- Documenting the Server
- Backing Up Server Data
- Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
- Setting SNMP Thresholds
- Keeping the Server Clean
- Verifying Hardware
- Establishing Remote Notification
- Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
- Adding and Replacing Hardware
- Upgrading Server Software
- Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
- Evaluating the Server Room Environment
- Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
- Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
- Using Diagnostic Software
- Identifying Bottlenecks
Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
- Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
- Backups
- Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
Prerequisites:
Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:
- A+ Certification: Core Hardware
- A+ Certification: Operating SystemsNetwork+ Certification
Certification / Exam:
Recommended as preparation for exam:
- This course is preparation for the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)
Further Information:
For more information or to book this course, please contact our Course Enquiries Team on 0117 370 1970 or send us an email us at enquiries@skilltec.co.uk
