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Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Introduction to CompTIA Server+ Essentials |
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Why This Book Is Relevant |
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Chapter 2 Server Hardware |
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Exercise 2-1 Calculate Rack Space |
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Exercise 2-2 Create a Windows Server 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Configuration |
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Exercise 2-3 Create a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Virtual Machine Configuration |
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Chapter 3 Server Operating Systems |
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Hypervisor Host Configuration |
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Virtual Machine Guest Configuration |
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Installing a Type 1 Hypervisor |
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Installing a Server Operating System |
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Server Administration Methods |
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Out-of-band Remote Administration |
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In-band Remote Administration |
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Exercise 3-1 Install the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Operating System |
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Exercise 3-2 Install the DNS Server Role in Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 3-3 Configure the DNS Server in Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 3-4 Install the DHCP Server in Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 3-5 Install an Active Directory Server in Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 3-6 Install the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Operating System |
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Exercise 3-7 Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 to Use Internet NTP Time |
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Server Administration Methods |
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Storage Capacity and Future Growth |
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Where Did All the Disk Space Go? |
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Storage Device Installation |
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Exercise 4-1 Configure a Windows Server 2012 R2 iSCSI Target |
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Exercise 4-2 Use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 iSCSI Initiator to Connect to an iSCSI Target |
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Exercise 4-3 Configure Software RAID Using Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 4-4 Configure Software RAID Using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |
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Exercise 4-5 Monitor Disk Space Using File Server Resource Manager |
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Exercise 4-6 Set a Disk Quota Using File Server Resource Manager |
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Exercise 4-7 Retrieve Disk Information Using PowerShell |
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Storage Device Characteristics |
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Local and Network Storage |
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Storage Capacity Planning |
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Disk Initialization and File Systems |
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Chapter 5 Network Concepts |
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Cable Installation and Management |
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Reserved Internal IP Address Ranges |
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IPv6 Transition Technologies |
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Network Infrastructure Services |
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Exercise 5-1 Manually Configure IPv6 on Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 5-2 Manually Configure IPv6 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |
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Exercise 5-3 Install and Configure NAT on Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 5-4 Use Wireshark to Capture and Analyze HTTP Traffic |
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems |
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Operating System Hardening |
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Exercise 6-1 Set NTFS File System Permissions |
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Exercise 6-2 Set Shared Folder Permissions |
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Exercise 6-3 Set File System Permissions in Linux |
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Exercise 6-4 Use EFS to Encrypt Files in Windows |
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Exercise 6-5 Use OpenSSL to Encrypt Files in Linux |
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Exercise 6-6 Use iptables to Set Firewall Rules in Linux |
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Exercise 6-7 Enable Encrypted Communication on a Windows IIS Web Server |
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention |
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization |
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Troubleshooting Methodology |
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Establish a Theory of Probable Cause |
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Establish a Plan of Action |
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Implement a Solution or Escalate |
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Hardware Problems and Solutions |
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Software Problems and Solutions |
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Storage Problems and Solutions |
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Network Problems and Solutions |
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Security Problems and Solutions |
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Confidentiality and Integrity |
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Exercise 7-1 Explore Windows Performance Monitoring Tools |
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Exercise 7-2 Explore Linux Performance Monitoring Tools |
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Exercise 7-3 Use Windows PowerShell to Retrieve Event Log Information |
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Exercise 7-4 View Linux Log File Entries |
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Hardware Problems and Solutions |
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Software Problems and Solutions |
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Chapter 8 Preparing for the Worst |
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Backup and Restore Best Practices |
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Exercise 8-1 Configure the Volume Shadow Service on Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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Exercise 8-2 Restore Previous Versions of Files in Windows |
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Exercise 8-3 Configure and Use Windows Server Backup |
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Exercise 8-4 Use the Linux tar Command for Data Backup |
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Appendix A About the Hands-on Exercises and Lab Set-up |
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Requirements for Hands-on Exercises |
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Install VMware Workstation 10 |
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Acquiring Windows and Linux Installation Media |
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Appendix C Real-World Best Practices |
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Appendix D CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam Objectives (SK0-004) |
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1.1 Explain the purpose and function of server form factors |
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1.2 Given a scenario, install, configure and maintain server components |
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1.3 Compare and contrast power and cooling components |
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2.0 Server Administration |
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2.1 Install and configure server operating systems |
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2.2 Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each |
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2.3 Given a scenario, use access and control methods to administer a server |
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2.4 Given a scenario, perform proper server maintenance techniques |
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2.5 Explain the importance of asset management and documentation |
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2.6 Explain the purpose and operation of virtualization components |
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3.1 Given a scenario, install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces |
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3.3 Summarize hardware and features of various storage technologies |
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3.4 Given a scenario, calculate appropriate storage capacity and plan for future growth |
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4.1 Compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts |
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4.3 Explain basic network security systems and protocols |
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4.4 Implement logical access control methods based on company policy |
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4.5 Implement data security methods and secure storage disposal techniques |
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4.6 Given a scenario, implement proper environmental controls and techniques |
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5.1 Given a scenario, configure servers to use IP addressing and network infrastructure services |
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5.2 Compare and contrast various ports and protocols |
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5.3 Given a scenario, install cables and implement proper cable management procedures |
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6.1 Explain the importance of disaster recovery principles |
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6.2 Given a scenario, implement appropriate backup techniques |
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7.1 Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies |
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7.2 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods |
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7.3 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods |
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7.4 Given a scenario, effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods |
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7.5 Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods |
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7.6 Given a scenario, effectively diagnose security issues, selecting the appropriate tools and methods |
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Appendix E About the CD-ROM |
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Installing and Running Total Tester Premium Practice Exam Software |
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Total Tester Premium Practice Exam Software |
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Glossary |
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