CompTIA Server Plus Study Guide

Server+ is one of the newest certifications from CompTIA, the sponsor of such vendor-neutral IT certifications as A+ and Network+. Server+ is positioned alongside Network+ as a follow-up to A+ certification. The Server+ exam focuses on network hardware while the Network+ exam focuses on network software. The Server+ exam certifies the knowledge of mid- to upper-level technicians with 18-24 months of strong IT experience using hardware functionality, including server installation, troubleshooting, support, and second level support. Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Server+ Exam. This Sybex Study Guide provides:

Full coverage of every exam objective
Practical information on network hardware
Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
Installation
Configuration
Upgrading
Proactive Maintenance
Environment
Troubleshooting and Problem Determination
Disaster Recovery

Featured on the CD
The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for the Server+ Exam. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter or according to objective areas. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm handhelds and two bonus exams that will help you prepare for the test. Also included is a fully searchable electronic copy of the book.

About the Authors: Brad Hryhoruk, A+, Network+, i-NET+, Server+, and MCP has been involved in computer instruction and technical training for over 10 years. Currently he is an instructor in computer sciences at the Aboriginal Community Campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brad also provides IT contract training, and is an independent project manager and network consultant. Diana Bartley, is an independent technical instructor who has authored certification books on Windows 2000 Directory Services, Windows 2000 Clustering, and ISA Server 2000. Quentin Docter, MCSE, MCT, CCNA, CNE, A+, and Server+, is a 9-yearindustry veteran with experiences ranging from administrator to consultant, to instructor. He is currently working as an independent consultant and author. Quentin has worked on 7 books for Sybex, most recently, the MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design Study Guide.

Machine generated contents note: Part I Installation Chapter 1 Server Types and Roles Chapter 2 Installation Part II Hardware Configuration Chapter 3 Motherboards and Processors Chapter 4 Storage Devices Chapter 5 Fault Tolerance and Redundancy Chapter 6 Networking Part III Software Configuration Chapter 7 Network Operating Systems Chapter 8 TCP/IP Part IV Upgrading Chapter 9 Upgrading and Maintenance Chapter 10 Hardware Updates Chapter 11 Software Updates Part V Proactive Maintenance Chapter 12 Performance and Hardware Monitoring Chapter 13 Managing and Securing the Server Environment Chapter 14 Backups Chapter 15 Disaster Recovery Part VI Troubleshooting Chapter 16 Problem Determination Chapter 17 Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques. Previous ed.: as by Gary Govanus. 2001.