{"product_id":"comptia-server-study-guide-exam-sk0-005-paperback-softback-9781119891437","title":"CompTIA Server+ Study Guide; Exam SK0-005 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119891437","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompTIA Server+ Study Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eExam SK0-005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTroy McMillan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119891437, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 November 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 3.6 cm, 0.862 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare for the Server+ exam—and an exciting new career in tech—with this hands-on guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly updated Second Edition of the \u003ci\u003eCompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-005\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran technology educator Troy McMillan delivers a comprehensive, hands-on blueprint for success on the Server+ SK0-005 exam. Learn about essential hardware and software technologies used in on-premise and hybrid server environments and prepare yourself for the exam and real-world, on-the-job challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Study Guide provides you with a solid understanding of how network and cloud storage systems work by helping you learn how to store, protect, and access the data that’s ever more crucial to modern businesses. Find coverage of every objective tested by the exam, including server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. You also learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert guidance on acing a certification exam is increasing demand amongst high-paying employers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical performance tips for professionals who want to hit the ground running on their first day on the job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplimentary access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank, complete with hundreds of practice questions and answers, bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA can’t-miss resource for anyone preparing for a new role as a server administrator, data storage specialist, or related IT specialty, the \u003ci\u003eCompTIA Server+ Study Guide: Exam SK0-005, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e will earn a place in the libraries of anyone looking for an efficient and effective way to prep for this challenging and rewarding technical certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Test liv\u003cbr\u003e Answers to Assessment Test \u003ci\u003elxi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Server Hardware 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRacking 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnclosure Sizes 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Sizes 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRack Layout 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Cabling 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoltage 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedundant Power 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Connector Types 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Management 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Cabling 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedundant Networking 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwisted Pair 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiber 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGigabit 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 GigE 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Form- Factor Pluggable (SFP) 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSfp+ 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuad Small Form- Factor Pluggable (QSFP) 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Management 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer Chassis Types 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer Components 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNICs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Installing and Configuring Servers 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Server Operating Systems 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimum Operating System (OS) Requirements 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Compatibility List (HCL) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallations 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartition and Volume Types 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile System Types 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring and Maintaining Server Functions and Features 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer Roles Requirements 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Migration and Transfer 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrative Interfaces 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Purpose and Operation of Virtualization 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHost vs. Guest 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Networking 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Allocation and Provisioning 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Interfaces for Virtual Machines 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloud Models 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Server Maintenance 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Perform Server Hardware Maintenance 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOut- of- Band Management 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Hardware Administration 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrives 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot- Swappable Hardware 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Input\/Output System (BIOS)\/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain Licensing Concepts 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen Source 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscription 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicense vs. Maintenance and Support 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume Licensing 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicense Count Validation 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVersion Compatibility 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Storage Technologies and Asset Management 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Deploy and Manage Storage 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRAID Levels and Types 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacity Planning 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHard Drive Media Types 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterface Types 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShared Storage 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain the Importance of Asset Management and Documentation 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsset Management 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation Management 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocument Availability 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecure Storage of Sensitive Documentation 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClustering 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive–Active 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive–Passive 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailover\/Failback 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper Patching Procedures 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeartbeat 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFault Tolerance 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer- Level Redundancy vs. Component Redundancy 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedundant Server Network Infrastructure 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoad Balancing 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Interface Card (NIC) Teaming and Redundancy 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Securing the Server 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize Physical Security Concepts 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Access Controls 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Controls 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain Data Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity Risks 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigation Strategies 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Apply Server Hardening Methods 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOS Hardening 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Hardening 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHost Security 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware Hardening 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Securing Server Data and Network Access 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize Data Security Concepts 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncryption Paradigms 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVpn 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIPsec 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetention Policies 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Storage 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUEFI\/BIOS Passwords 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBootloader Passwords 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Impact 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain Important Concepts Pertaining to Identity and Access Management for Server Administration 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser Accounts 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermissions and Access Controls 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditing 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultifactor Authentication (MFA) 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle Sign- on (SSO) 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize Proper Server Decommissioning Concepts 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper Removal Procedures 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Destruction 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Retention Requirements 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCable Remediation 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronics Recycling 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Networking and Scripting 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Configure Servers to Use Network Infrastructure Services 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIP Configuration 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Local Area Network (VLAN) 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefault Gateways 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Resolution 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Protocols 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirewall 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatic vs. Dynamic 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMAC Addresses 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize Scripting Basics for Server Administration 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScript Types 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment Variables 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComment Syntax 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Script Constructs 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Data Types 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Server Administration Scripting Tasks 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Disaster Recovery 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain the Importance of Backups and Restores 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup Methods 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup Frequency 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Rotation 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup Media Types 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile- Level vs. System- State Backup 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestore Methods 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup Validation 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Inventory Before Restoration 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain the Importance of Disaster Recovery 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Types 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplication 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplain the Troubleshooting Theory and Methodology 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Problem and Determine the Scope 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish a Theory of Probable Cause (Question the Obvious) 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest the Theory to Determine the Cause 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplement the Solution or Escalate 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerify Full System Functionality and, if Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform a Root Cause Analysis 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocument Findings, Actions, and Outcomes Throughout the Process 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common Hardware Failures 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of Common Problems 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Techniques 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Troubleshoot Common OS and Software Problems 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of Common Problems 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOS and Software Tools and Techniques 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of Common Problems 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Techniques 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Problems 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of Common Problems 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity Tools 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Troubleshooting Storage Issues 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiven a Scenario, Troubleshoot Storage Problems 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of Common Problems 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Techniques 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Answers to Review Questions 495\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Server Hardware 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Installing and Configuring Servers 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Server Maintenance 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Storage Technologies and Asset Management 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Securing the Server 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Securing Server Data and Network Access 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Networking and Scripting 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Disaster Recovery 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Security Issues 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Troubleshooting Storage Issues 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 517\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education 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