Server Architecture for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004)

Pluralsight

Course Summary

This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam.

+
Course Description

This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. Within, we cover server form factors, hardware components (including CPU, memory, network, disk, expansion busses, and firmware), power, and cooling.

Course Description

This course covers the Server Architecture objectives, domain 1.0, for the CompTIA Server+ exam. Within, we cover server form factors, hardware components (including CPU, memory, network, disk, expansion busses, and firmware), power, and cooling.

+
Course Syllabus

Introduction to the Server+ Certification
- 8m 12s

—Course Introduction 3m 22s
—Study Tips 2m 3s
—Reality Check 2m 46s

Server Form Factors
- 1h 22m

—Introduction 5m 6s
—What Are Servers? 2m 39s
—Server Rooms 7m 44s
—Server Form Factors 6m 26s
—Tower Form Factor 6m 22s
—Rack Mount Form Factor 4m 29s
—Rack Units 3m 18s
—Rack Enclosures 6m 37s
—Rail Kits and Cable Management 9m 28s
—Rack Mount Overview 2m 59s
—Blade Servers 6m 46s
—Blade Enclosure 6m 35s
—Managing a Blade 6m 0s
—Decision Points 3m 2s
—Applying What You've Learned 4m 22s

Install, Configure, and Maintain Server Components
- 1h 41m

—Business Needs Lead to Technical Specs 2m 34s
—CPU 10m 53s
—Memory Types and NUMA 8m 22s
—Memory Speed and Fault Tolerance Techniques 12m 13s
—Networking 7m 24s
—Storage 9m 46s
—USB 5m 15s
—Expansion Slots and Bus Types 13m 5s
—Riser Cards 1m 40s
—BIOS and UEFI 12m 0s
—Firmware and Hot Swap 9m 19s
—Relative Resource Requirements for Various Server Roles 8m 49s

Power and Cooling Components
- 37m 38s

—Why Power and Cooling Are Important 2m 6s
—Power Terminology and Redundancy 9m 55s
—One and Three Phase AC Power vs. DC Power and Plug Types 10m 49s
—Server and Room Cooling 8m 41s
—Application of Power and Cooling to Our Scenario 6m 5s

Conclusion and Introduction to Server Administration
- 12m 42s

—Conclusion and Introduction to Server Administration 12m 42s