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Server+ (AG600) — A 5-Day Course

Synopsis

This practical three-day "hands-on" course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification. It specifically prepares for the new exam content that launched in 2005 (exam code SK0-002).

Server+ Certification is internationally recognized by many corporations. Indeed, CompTIA Server+ Certification is a prerequisite qualification for employment (and is endorsed) by many leading computer manufacturers and vendors on a global basis. This course will teach students advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment, troubleshooting and disaster recovery.

Course Objectives

On completion of this CompTIA Server+ training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify the features of server hardware and software
  • Plan for the installation and upgrade of servers
  • Know the features of server-level hardware (such as multiprocessing, RAID, and SCSI)
  • Install and upgrade server hardware
  • Know basic network concepts and install network devices
  • Install and upgrade server OS, tools, and applications software on Windows, NetWare, and Linux
  • Understand network services (such as File & Print, DHCP, DNS, Web, and Email)
  • Develop and implement a server management plan
  • Monitor and optimize a server system
  • Perform basic hardware, software, and network troubleshooting
  • Understand Disaster Recovery concepts and plan effectively

Intended Audience

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Server+ Certification for advanced level technical competency of server issues and technology. It is also suitable for PC support technicians wanting to improve their skills in support and administration.

Course Prerequisites

Ideally, students should have successfully completed the "A+ Core Hardware" and "A+ OS Technologies" courses and have around 12 months' experience of PC support. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Server+ certification, but it is recommended.

It is recommended that students have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

  • Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC
  • Know the PC startup process
  • Use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Management Consoles)
  • Basic network terminology (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP)

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Central London — £995 (+VAT)

  • 23–27 Jun 2008
  • 18–22 Aug 2008
  • 20–24 Oct 2008
  • 19–23 Jan 2009
  • 23–27 Mar 2009
  • 1–5 Jun 2009

Glasgow — £995 (+VAT)

  • 19–23 May 2008
  • 29 Sep–3 Oct 2008

CompTIA training UK enquiries

UK Training enquiries and feedback form.

CompTIA training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
  • Carshalton, Surrey, UK
  • Chester, North West, UK
  • Coventry, West Midlands, UK
  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
  • Manchester, North West, UK
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
  • Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
  • Reading, Berkshire, UK
  • Slough, Berkshire, UK
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


West Yorkshire Office

GBdirect Ltd
Training Division
Bradford Design Exchange
34 Peckover Street
BRADFORD
BD1 5BD
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

training@gbdirect.co.uk

Training: 0800 651 0338
General: +44 (0)870 200 7273
Finance: +44 (0)1353 615 174

Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


South East Regional Office

GBdirect Ltd
Training Division
18 Lynn Rd
ELY
CB6 1DA
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom

training@gbdirect.co.uk

Training: 0800 651 0338
General: +44 (0)870 200 7273
Finance: +44 (0)1353 615 174

Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


Please note:
Non-training enquiries should be directed, initially, to our UK national office in Bradford (West Yorkshire), even if the enquiry concerns services delivered in London or South/East England. Clients in London and the South East will typically be handled by staff working in the London or Cambridge areas.