This entry-level CompTIA Server+ training covers the objectives in the SK0-005 exam, which is the one required exam to earn the Server+ certification.
There's a lot that could be said about all the technical knowledge that's on the Server+, or a lot of praise that could be given to the systems administrators and data center techs who earn the Server+. But the real star of the show where CompTIA certifications are concerned is that they're vendor agnostic.
A CompTIA certification like Server+ is especially valuable because the knowledge isn't tied to any one hardware manufacturer or software developer. By earning the CompTIA, you're proving that you're broadly competent with server installation, maintenance and management. That means you're free to apply to many different kinds of jobs and in different work environments.
For supervisors, this CompTIA training can be used for SK0-005 exam prep, onboarding new systems administrators, individual or team training plans, or as a CompTIA reference resource.
Server+: What You Need to Know
This Server+ training maps to the SK0-005 server technologies exam objectives, and covers topics such as:
- Installing, managing and troubleshooting servers
- Providing server support in data centers, and on-premise or hybrid environments
- Configuring operating systems, access control and virtualization
- Implementing backups and providing disaster recovery support
- Diagnosing and resolving connectivity, software and hardware issues
Who Should Take Server+ Training?
This Server+ training is considered foundational-level CompTIA training, which means it was designed for systems administrators. This server technologies skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with proprietary and open source server technologies and experienced systems administrators looking to validate their CompTIA skills.
New or aspiring systems administrators. If you're hoping to eventually become a systems administrator, you should be training to earn the Server+ early in your career. Server+ training familiarizes you with the theory and skills necessary to keep servers running smoothly and efficiently in a wide array of different environments. That level of flexibility is crucial for a new systems administrator.
Experienced systems administrators. If you've been working as a systems administrator for several years already, you should plan to pick up the Server+ certification before much more time passes. The Server+ certification is one of the best ways to prove your comfort working with servers in any environment. Plus, for a systems administrator with years of experience, there won't be very much on the exam you won't have seen or experienced already.