COMP-205
CompTIA Server+ Bootcamp
Description
This course prepares students for the CompTIA Server+ exam, which validates the skills necessary to be a server administrator. It covers essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments (including high availability, cloud computing, and scripting), providing an opportunity to advance toward a rewarding career in infrastructure and cybersecurity.
U.S. DoDM 8140.03 APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Install, configure, and manage server hardware and server operating systems.
- Implement proper server hardening and security controls.
- Successfully troubleshoot common server problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high availability, and backup concepts.
Key Takeaways
- The ability to work in any environment and on any platform
- Understand the latest server technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing, and scripting
- Ability to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to securely deploy, administer, and trouble-shoot servers
- Experience with multivendor products and implementations, based on industry standards
Who Is This For
This course is ideal for IT professionals who install, manage, and troubleshoot servers.
Certificate of Completion
- Certificate of Completion issued after successful completion of all chapters, hands-on exercises, and course evaluation.
- Certificate is downloadable from the Ghost Team Academy Education Portal.
Training Outline
Day 1 – Server Hardware & Infrastructure
Morning:
- Welcome, orientation, and exam overview
- Server roles and responsibilities
- Understanding server form factors, components, and environments (rack, blade, tower)
- CPU, memory, and motherboard technologies
Afternoon:
- Power, cooling, and environmental considerations
- RAID concepts, disk types, and storage subsystems
- Lab: Assemble and configure a physical or virtual server
- Preventive maintenance and documentation
End of Day Review:
- Domain 1 quiz and recap
Day 2 – Server Administration Essentials
Morning:
- Operating system installation and configuration (Windows Server, Linux)
- File systems, partitions, and storage management
- Virtualization basics: hypervisors, containers, and VMs
Afternoon:
- User and group management
- Task automation and scripts (PowerShell, Bash)
- Lab: Deploy and manage virtual machines
- Patch management and software updates
End of Day Review:
- Domain 2 review quiz and discussion
Day 3 – Networking & Server Connectivity
Morning:
- Network architecture and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
- NIC configuration and redundancy (bonding, teaming)
- Lab: Configure network interfaces and routing
Afternoon:
- Remote management tools (SSH, RDP, web consoles)
- Monitoring server performance (CPU, memory, storage, network utilization)
- Lab: Monitor and optimize server performance using built-in tools
End of Day Review:
- Networking and performance review questions
Day 4 – Security, Backup, and Disaster Recovery
Morning:
- Server hardening and access controls
- Encryption, certificates, and secure communication protocols
- Malware protection and vulnerability management
Afternoon:
- Backup types (full, incremental, differential) and scheduling
- Disaster recovery planning and high availability concepts
- Lab: Implement backup, restore, and snapshot recovery
- Virtualization recovery and fault tolerance
End of Day Review:
- Domain 3 practice questions and instructor Q&A
Day 5 – Troubleshooting & Exam Preparation
Morning:
- Troubleshooting methodology and documentation
- Diagnosing hardware failures and performance bottlenecks
- Network and connectivity troubleshooting tools (ping, tracert, netstat)
- Lab: Simulated troubleshooting of server issues
Afternoon:
- Comprehensive practice exam simulation
- Exam-taking strategies and time management tips
- Review of key exam domains and challenging objectives
- Personalized readiness assessment and study plan
End of Day:
- Final Q&A, next steps for certification, and course wrap-up
