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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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Summary

A computer hardware fault in an electronic component is a result of an issue in setup, installation, or configuration that leads to its malfunction or failure. Hardware issues include intermittent failures, access failures, random rebooting, and POST failures. System administrators should have the ability to identify and resolve common hardware issues.

The POST process verifies the presence and function of essential components and devices. Should the devices not respond, a pattern of audible beep tones sound to alert the user. POST uses a pattern of short or long beep sounds to indicate a problem. There is no standard set of beep codes.

Computers overheat commonly because of neglected preventive maintenance. Dust inside the case can block the airflow that's designed to cool components. Heat inside the system case can slowly deteriorate electronic components. The resolution...