CompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-005

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
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