Stand Out With CompTIA Server+
Essential Tech for Multiple Environments
CompTIA Server+ covers essential hardware and software technologies including high availability, cloud computing and scripting.
Performance-Based Certification
Performance-based questions on the CompTIA Server+ exam want you to show that you understand many steps.
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CompTIA Server+ offers a variety of training alternatives, including as interactive labs, live online training, self-paced study, and customized training.
Exam Details
| Exam Codes | SK0-005 |
| Launch Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Exam Description | CompTIA Server+ validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premises and hybrid environments. |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice and performance-based |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes |
| Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| Recommended Experience | CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent knowledge. Two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment. |
| Languages | English (at launch), Japanese (at later date) |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch |
| Testing Provider | Pearson VUE
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Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- 45 Days
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- Server Hardware Installation and Management3
- Server Administration8
- 2.0Given a scenario, install server operating systems.
- 2.1Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services.
- 2.2Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features.
- 2.3Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers.
- 2.4Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization.
- 2.5Summarize scripting basics for server administration.
- 2.6Explain the importance of asset management and documentation.
- 2.7Explain licensing concepts.
- Security and Disaster Recovery8
- 3.0Summarize data security concepts.
- 3.1Summarize physical security concepts.
- 3.2Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration.
- 3.3Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies.
- 3.4Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods.
- 3.5Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods.
- 3.6Explain the importance of backups and restores.
- 3.7Explain the importance of disaster recovery.
- Troubleshooting6
- 4.0Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology.
- 4.1Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures.
- 4.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems. 4.3
- 4.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems.
- 4.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
- 4.5Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems.
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