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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