Comptia® server+® study guide exam sk0-005

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 e...

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Otros Autores: McMillan, Troy, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons [2023]
Edición:2nd ed
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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)
  • Cable Management
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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
  • Common Problems
  • Causes of Common Problems
  • OS and Software Tools and Techniques
  • Summary.
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues
  • Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues
  • Common Problems
  • Causes of Common Problems
  • Tools and Techniques
  • Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Problems
  • Common Problems
  • Causes of Common Problems
  • Security Tools
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Storage Issues
  • Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Storage Problems
  • Common Problems
  • Causes of Common Problems
  • Tools and Techniques
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Review Questions
  • 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.