Server+ Exam Cram 2 is an efficient, effective and concise guide that gives you exactly what you need to know to pass the Server+ exam. Organized according to exam objectives, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of key exam topics. Some of the topics covered are:
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Marcraft International Corporation, a leading provider of Server+ training, has been producing IT training products for 20 years, supplying the hardware, software and courseware materials for numerous technical training curricula. Marcraft has authored five editions of our best-selling A+ Certification Training Guide, among other titles covering Network+, HTI+, and Security+ certification.
Ed Tittel, Series Editor of the best-selling Exam Cram 2 Series, is a two-time finalist for CertCities' Favorite Study Guide Author award and has contributed to more than 50 titles on IT certifications.
Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2! This book is dedicated to helping you pass the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) certification exam SKO-002, the CompTIA Server+ Certification. We explain some facts about CompTIA's certifications in this introduction, along with how this series of Exam Cram 2 publications can help you to prepare for not only SKO-002, but for other CompTIA certifications as well.
By carefully following the prescribed technological objectives provided by CompTIA throughout the specified domains, you will be empowered with the necessary understanding for taking and passing the exam. Obviously, no Exam Cram 2 book can teach you everything that you may be asked on a given exam. However, if you focus on the physical products, industry standards, terminology, and installation guidelines, the questions you encounter on the Server+ Certification exam will not surprise or stump you.
The production staff here at Exam Cram 2 has worked diligently to prepare a study guide that will provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the exam with a superior grade. Although other prerequisite certifications are not required, holding an A+ or Network + certification is beneficial in preparing for the issues involved in implementing, operating, and maintaining a commercial server network, the topic of this exam.
For those who have limited knowledge and experience with server networking technology or the hardware referenced in the Server+ Examination Objectives, it may be necessary to seek additional classroom training or to study various server technology tutorials that are offered. CompTIA and its affiliated testing centers can provide assistance regarding the availability of related courseware.
This Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 publication presents an up-to-date look at current server networking strategies from both the installation and servicing perspectives. It thoroughly examines the areas of general server hardware including bus architectures, server types and functions, and their various memory requirements. The advantages and limitations of Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) solutions are discussed and contrasted with Fibre Channel hardware. From pre-installation planning to hardware installation, the development of the server management plan is stressed. Server software and hardware configurations are examined along with the use of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), system monitors, and event logs. The importance of baselining is detailed, especially with respect to performing server upgrades. Various backup procedures are examined in connection with making adjustments of SNMP thresholds, performing server room physical housekeeping, and maintaining both physical and environmental security. Troubleshooting skills are also stressed, including sections on problem determination and the use of hardware and software diagnostic tools. In the context of running performance tools, the systematic identification and removal of system bottlenecks is examined in detail. The idea of establishing an early disaster recovery plan is also explained, as well as the various backup hardware and media used to make disaster recovery possible.
Taking a Certification Exam
When your preparations for the Server+ exam have been finalized, the registration for taking the exam must be completed. You will need to contact a certified testing center to schedule a specified date and time to report. The Server+ Certification Exam costs $164 for non-CompTIA members, and $143 for CompTIA members, but these prices are subject to periodic changes. You must pass this exam in order to obtain the Server+ certification. This test is currently being administered by Pearson VUE:
You may apply for an exam using a valid credit card, or by contacting one of these companies for instructions on mailing them a check in the United States. After the check has cleared, or payment has been verified, registration can take place. To schedule for testing, you must either visit the website or call an appropriate telephone number. When a test has been scheduled, any cancellation or rescheduling must occur before 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the day before the test is scheduled. During the summer months, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is applicable. Failure to observe this requirement will result in an examination charge regardless of your actual attendance. When it's time to schedule the test, be prepared with the following information:
After the registration and payment method have been completed, you will be contacted with details concerning the date, time, and location for taking the exam. Normally, two separate forms of identification are required, including a photo ID, prior to admission to the testing room. You will want to arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes before the start time shown on your examination schedule.
Understand that all certification examinations are closed-book types, and no study materials will be permitted within the test area. You will, however, be permitted to use a blank sheet of paper and a pen/pencil to write down any memorized information prior to beginning the exam. This type of information is printed on the tear-out Cram Sheet located in the inside front cover of your Exam Cram 2 book, and should be reviewed completely just before taking the test. At the completion of the exam, the administration software will let you know if you have passed or failed. You can retake a failed exam at a later time, but you must repeat the registration process and submit another exam fee.
How to Prepare for an Exam
There is no way to prepare for a CompTIA exam without first obtaining the necessary study materials focusing on the subject matter being tested. For Server+ certification candidates, these materials should provide information emphasizing the topics associated with the exam alerts and practice questions presented in this book. In addition, certified training companies can be located by checking the http://www.comptia.org/sections/cla/training_Providers.aspx website.
About This Book
Don't forget about the Cram Sheet inside the front cover containing key points, definitions, and terms that should be reviewed just before going into the examination facility. Those topics needing the most attention can be transferred to scratch paper after you enter the exam area. The Exam Cram 2 study guide for Server+ follows the general objective outline fairly closely. Pay particular attention to the following study aids provided in each chapter:
Using This Book
The topical structure in this book closely follows the eight technological domains making up the Server+ examination objectives. Because these topics tend to build on one another, those appearing in later chapters are easier to understand after the material in earlier chapters has been digested. After initially reading this book from front to back, use the index or table of contents to locate specific topics or questions that you feel you need to brush up on.
Don't neglect the Self-Assessment that follows this introduction. It will help you to identify exactly what you need to know in order to properly prepare yourself for taking the Server+ examination. Answer the questions presented to you honestly in order to accurately determine your readiness to take the exam.
This book is an important tool for use in preparing to take the Server+ exam, and we at Exam Cram 2 are determined to continue improving it for future test-takers. To that end, please feel free to share your thoughts about this book with us. Your comments and input will be carefully consi...
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