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CompTIA Server+

Level: Intermediate

Build Practical Server Installation, Management & Troubleshooting Skills
Learn Server Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery
Gain the Globally Recognised CompTIA Server+ Certification
Official CompTIA Course Materials & Exam Included
Exam Pass Guarantee Included*
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Get this course for FREE with PLA Digital Funding!

Course Overview

Duration: 5 Days (9am-5pm) Accredited: Yes Exams: Included Funding: PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct Type: Classroom, Online, Onsite, Virtual Company group booking discount available
The CompTIA Server+ course develops the practical skills required to install, administer, secure and troubleshoot servers in data centres, on-premises infrastructure and hybrid environments. Delegates will explore server hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation and routine administration. The course also covers protecting server resources and maintaining availability through effective security controls, [...]

The CompTIA Server+ course develops the practical skills required to install, administer, secure and troubleshoot servers in data centres, on-premises infrastructure and hybrid environments.

Delegates will explore server hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation and routine administration. The course also covers protecting server resources and maintaining availability through effective security controls, backups and disaster recovery arrangements.

The training prepares delegates for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 examination while building knowledge they can apply to everyday server support and administration responsibilities.

Target Audience

  • Server Administrators
  • Systems Administrators
  • Data Centre Technicians
  • Infrastructure Support Technicians
  • IT Support Engineers progressing into server administration
  • Technical professionals responsible for maintaining server infrastructure
  • Professionals preparing for CompTIA Server+ certification

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  • Install and maintain server hardware
  • Deploy and manage storage
  • Install and configure server operating systems
  • Connect servers to network infrastructure services
  • Administer server roles and monitor performance
  • Explain virtualisation and high-availability concepts
  • Apply access controls and server hardening
  • Plan backups, restoration and disaster recovery
  • Decommission servers securely
  • Diagnose hardware, storage, operating system, network and security problems.
  • Prepare for the CompTIA Server+ examination
The CompTIA Server+ course develops the practical skills required to install, administer, secure and troubleshoot servers in data centres, on-premises infrastructure and hybrid environments. Delegates will explore server hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation and routine administration. The course also covers protecting server resources and maintaining availability through effective security controls, [...]

The CompTIA Server+ course develops the practical skills required to install, administer, secure and troubleshoot servers in data centres, on-premises infrastructure and hybrid environments.

Delegates will explore server hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation and routine administration. The course also covers protecting server resources and maintaining availability through effective security controls, backups and disaster recovery arrangements.

The training prepares delegates for the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 examination while building knowledge they can apply to everyday server support and administration responsibilities.

Target Audience

  • Server Administrators
  • Systems Administrators
  • Data Centre Technicians
  • Infrastructure Support Technicians
  • IT Support Engineers progressing into server administration
  • Technical professionals responsible for maintaining server infrastructure
  • Professionals preparing for CompTIA Server+ certification

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  • Install and maintain server hardware
  • Deploy and manage storage
  • Install and configure server operating systems
  • Connect servers to network infrastructure services
  • Administer server roles and monitor performance
  • Explain virtualisation and high-availability concepts
  • Apply access controls and server hardening
  • Plan backups, restoration and disaster recovery
  • Decommission servers securely
  • Diagnose hardware, storage, operating system, network and security problems.
  • Prepare for the CompTIA Server+ examination

CompTIA Server+

Server Hardware Installation and Management

  • Physical Hardware Installation
  • Storage
  • Server Hardware Maintenance

Server Administration

  • Server Operating System Installation
  • Server Configuration
  • Server Maintenance
  • High Availability
  • Virtualisation
  • Scripting Basics
  • Asset Management and Documentation
  • Licensing Concepts

Security and Disaster Recovery

  • Data Security Concepts
  • Physical Security Concepts
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Data Security Risks and Mitigation
  • Server Hardening Methods
  • Server Decommissioning Concepts
  • Restore and Backup
  • Disaster Recovery

Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Common Hardware Failures
  • Troubleshooting Storage Problems
  • Troubleshooting Common OS and Software Problems
  • Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting Security Problems

CompTIA Server+

Server Hardware Installation and Management

  • Physical Hardware Installation
  • Storage
  • Server Hardware Maintenance

Server Administration

  • Server Operating System Installation
  • Server Configuration
  • Server Maintenance
  • High Availability
  • Virtualisation
  • Scripting Basics
  • Asset Management and Documentation
  • Licensing Concepts

Security and Disaster Recovery

  • Data Security Concepts
  • Physical Security Concepts
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Data Security Risks and Mitigation
  • Server Hardening Methods
  • Server Decommissioning Concepts
  • Restore and Backup
  • Disaster Recovery

Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Common Hardware Failures
  • Troubleshooting Storage Problems
  • Troubleshooting Common OS and Software Problems
  • Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting Security Problems
  • Exam code: SK0-005
  • Exam duration: 90 minutes
  • Maximum of 90 questions
  • Multiple-choice and performance-based questions
  • Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900
  • Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted
  • Exam code: SK0-005
  • Exam duration: 90 minutes
  • Maximum of 90 questions
  • Multiple-choice and performance-based questions
  • Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100 to 900
  • Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted
  • Five days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited CompTIA trainer
  • Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials
  • CompTIA Server+ certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct+ or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe. Delegates must meet any earlier examination deadline communicated by NILC or their funding provider.
  • Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
  • Five days of instructor-led training and examination preparation delivered by NILC’s accredited CompTIA trainer
  • Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials
  • CompTIA Server+ certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct+ or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe. Delegates must meet any earlier examination deadline communicated by NILC or their funding provider.
  • Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.

CompTIA recommends about two years of hands-on experience in a server environment, along with CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.

Delegates should be familiar with computer hardware, operating systems and basic networking. The course is particularly suited to IT professionals building on existing technical support experience.

CompTIA recommends about two years of hands-on experience in a server environment, along with CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.

Delegates should be familiar with computer hardware, operating systems and basic networking. The course is particularly suited to IT professionals building on existing technical support experience.

How does NILC’s Exam Pass Guarantee work?

If you do not pass after attending NILC’s instructor-led Server+ course, you can repeat the same training free of charge. You will still need to pay the examination provider’s resit fee.

Who is the CompTIA Server+ course suitable for?

Server+ is suitable for IT professionals responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting servers, particularly those working in systems administration, server support and data centre environments.

What experience should I have before taking CompTIA Server+?

CompTIA recommends A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, together with two years of hands-on experience in a server environment. These are recommendations, not requirements, for holding the A+ certification.

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How does NILC’s Exam Pass Guarantee work?

If you do not pass after attending NILC’s instructor-led Server+ course, you can repeat the same training free of charge. You will still need to pay the examination provider’s resit fee.

Who is the CompTIA Server+ course suitable for?

Server+ is suitable for IT professionals responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting servers, particularly those working in systems administration, server support and data centre environments.

What experience should I have before taking CompTIA Server+?

CompTIA recommends A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, together with two years of hands-on experience in a server environment. These are recommendations, not requirements, for holding the A+ certification.

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Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.

Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.

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Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.

We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.

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Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.

We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.

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Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.

We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not pass after attending NILC’s instructor-led Server+ course, you can repeat the same training free of charge. You will still need to pay the examination provider’s resit fee.

Server+ is suitable for IT professionals responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting servers, particularly those working in systems administration, server support and data centre environments.

CompTIA recommends A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, together with two years of hands-on experience in a server environment. These are recommendations, not requirements, for holding the A+ certification.

You will develop skills across four areas: server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Topics include storage, operating systems, networking services and virtualisation.

Yes. Topics include server hardening, access controls, data protection, backups, recovery planning and high availability, helping you protect server infrastructure and restore services following a disruption.

Yes. You will learn to diagnose hardware, storage, operating system, software, network connectivity and security problems using a structured troubleshooting approach.

The Server+ V5 examination (SK0-005) lasts 90 minutes and includes up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions. The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100–900. Testing is available online or at Pearson VUE test centres.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not pass after attending NILC’s instructor-led Server+ course, you can repeat the same training free of charge. You will still need to pay the examination provider’s resit fee.

Server+ is suitable for IT professionals responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting servers, particularly those working in systems administration, server support and data centre environments.

CompTIA recommends A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, together with two years of hands-on experience in a server environment. These are recommendations, not requirements, for holding the A+ certification.

You will develop skills across four areas: server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Topics include storage, operating systems, networking services and virtualisation.

Yes. Topics include server hardening, access controls, data protection, backups, recovery planning and high availability, helping you protect server infrastructure and restore services following a disruption.

Yes. You will learn to diagnose hardware, storage, operating system, software, network connectivity and security problems using a structured troubleshooting approach.

The Server+ V5 examination (SK0-005) lasts 90 minutes and includes up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions. The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100–900. Testing is available online or at Pearson VUE test centres.

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