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CompTIA Server+ Certification Guide

By : Ron Price
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CompTIA Server+ Certification Guide

By: Ron Price

Overview of this book

CompTIA Server+ Certification is one of the top 5 IT certifications that is vendor neutral.System administrators opt for CompTIA server+ Certification to gain advanced knowledge of concepts including troubleshooting and networking. This book will initially start with the configuration of a basic network server and the configuration for each of its myriad roles. The next set of chapters will provide an overview of the responsibilities and tasks performed by a system administrator to manage and maintain a network server. Moving ahead, you will learn the basic security technologies, methods, and procedures that can be applied to a server and its network. Next, you will cover the troubleshooting procedures and methods in general, and specifically for hardware, software, networks, storage devices, and security applications. Toward the end of this book, we will cover a number of troubleshooting and security mitigation concepts for running admin servers with ease. This guide will be augmented by test questions and mock papers that will help you obtain the necessary certification. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to clear Server+ Certification with ease.
Table of Contents (28 chapters)
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Section 1: System Architecture
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Section 2: Administration
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Section 3: Security
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Section 4: Troubleshooting
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Preparing for the exam

CompTIA recommends that to be prepared for taking the Server+ certification exam, you should have 18 to 24 months of information technology experience, preferably working with servers and networks. CompTIA also recommends that you hold the A+ certification prior to taking the Server+ exam. It's not a bad idea to also have the Network+ certification, as well. However, none of these recommendations are requirements. If you believe you have the knowledge to pass the exam, give it a go. But, remember that it's $319.00 a pop.

In the CompTIA Candidate Agreement you agree to at the beginning of the testing period, it stipulates that you cannot use brain dumps and other unauthorized, and so-called actual exam content sources. You should read the Candidate Agreement prior to beginning your serious preparations and studies for the exam. It could save your...