Course Outline
1 – Understanding Server Administration Concepts
- Topic 1A: Understand Server Administration Concepts
- Topic 1B: Understand Troubleshooting Methods
- Exam objectives covered: 4.1 Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology
- Topic 1C: Manage License
- Exam objectives covered: 2.8 Explain Licensing Concepts
2 – Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Topic 2A: Understand Virtualization Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization
- Topic 2B: Understanding Cloud Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization
- Topic 2C: Understand On-Premises versus Cloud Deployments
- Exam objectives covered: 2.5 Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization.
3 – Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts
- Topic 3A: Understand Physical Security Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 3.2 Summarize Physical Security Concepts
- Topic 3B: Understand Network Security Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 2.2 Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services
4 – Managing Physical Assets
- Topic 4A: Understand Asset Management Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 2.7 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
- Topic 4B: Manage Documentation
- Exam objectives covered:2.7 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation
5 – Managing Server Hardware
- Topic 5A: Manage the Physical Server
- Exam objectives covered: 1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware
- Topic 5B: Administer the Server and Storage
- Exam objectives covered: 1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware
- 1.3 Given a scenario, perform server hardware maintenance
- Topic 5C: Troubleshoot Server Hardware
- Exam objectives covered: 4.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures
6 – Configuring Storage Management
- Topic 6A: Manage Storage
- Exam objectives covered: 1.2 Given a scenario, deploy and manage storage
- Topic 6B: Troubleshoot Storage
- Exam objectives covered: 4.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems
7 – Installing and Configuring an Operating System
- Topic 7A: Install an Operating System
- Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
- Topic 7B: Configure Storage
- Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
- Topic 7C: Configure Network Settings
- Exam objectives covered: 2.2 Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services
- Topic 7D: Use Scripts to Configure Servers
- Exam objectives covered: 2.1 Given a scenario, install server operating systems
- 2.6 Summarize scripting basics for server administration
8 – Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations
- Topic 8A: Troubleshoot an Operating System and Applications
- Exam objectives covered: 4.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems
- Topic 8B: Troubleshoot Network Configurations
- Exam objectives covered: 4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues
9 – Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks
- Topic 9A: Understand Secure Administration Practices
- Exam objectives covered: 3.3 Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration
- Topic 9B: Manage Server Functions
- Exam objectives covered: 2.3 Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features
- Topic 9C: Configure Server Hardening
- Exam objectives covered: 3.5 Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods
10 – Managing Data Security
- Topic 10A: Understand Data Security Concepts
- Exam objectives covered: 3.1 Summarize data security concepts
- Topic 10B: Manage Data Security
- Exam objectives covered: 3.4 Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies
- Topic 10C: Troubleshoot Data Security
- Exam objectives covered: 4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems
11 – Managing Service and Data Availability
- Topic 11A: Manage Data Backup and Restore
- Exam objectives covered: 3.7 Explain the importance of backups and restores
- Topic 11B: Manage High Availability
- Exam objectives covered: 2.4 Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers
- Topic 11C: Manage Disaster Recovery
- Exam objectives covered: 3.8 Explain the importance of disaster recovery
12 – Decommissioning Servers
- Topic 12A: Decommission Servers
- Exam objectives covered: 3.6 Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
In this course you will:
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- Build, maintain, troubleshoot, secure and support server hardware and software technologies
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- Implement virtualization and storage solutions for local, enterprise and cloud environments
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- Understand and comply with disaster recovery and general security procedures
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- Be familiar with industry terminology and concepts
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- Understand server roles and their interaction in a dynamic computing environment
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- Use automation, scripting and virtualization to optimize server management
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- Understand on-premise and hybrid server environments to accommodate both enterprise and small business needs
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- Understand server administration and troubleshooting both on-premise and remotely
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- Be familiar with cloud computing concepts as they apply to server administration and maintenance
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