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Introduction to Server+ 2009
This introductory nugget to the CompTia server+ series covers an exam and certification overview, exam objectives, and best practices for the getting the most out of this Server+ CBT Nuggets series.
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00:09:06 |
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Server Roles
This nugget addresses the differences between workstations, desktop systems, and servers. We look at the shut down and start up sequences and a survey of server roles.
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00:25:24 |
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System Board Types
Here is a survey of the components of the server system board: boards, dip switches, jumpers, processors, busses, on board components, expansion slots, BIOS, riser cards, backplanes, and storage connectors.
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00:39:11 |
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Server Chassis Types
Learn all about server cooling, server form factors, power issues, diagnostic LEDs and server expansion bays.
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00:37:37 |
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Memory Features
This module covers features of memory including terminology, memory types, compatibility, on-board cards and riser cards, and Hardware Compability Lists (HCLs).
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00:26:07 |
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Processor Features
Here we cover processor features such as multiprocessor and multicore, caching, stepping, and speed; VRMs; XD versus NX; hyperthreading; VT versus AMD-V; AMD versus Intel; and architectural differences.
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00:34:24 |
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Expansion Cards
This is a nugget about server expansion cards. Topics include: fax, pbx, camera, VoIP, HBA, NIC, Video, Audio, storage controllers, and port expansion.
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00:32:25 |
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NOS Installation and Deployment
This is the first lesson of four on network server operating systems. Here we learn about installation methods from optical media, USB, network shares, PXE, imaging, and RIS/WDS. File systems are also discussed including: FAT, FAT32, NTFS, VMFS3, ZFS, and EXT3.
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00:45:45 |
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NOS Configration and Update
This module addresses the topics of server planning, driver installation, NOS configuration, and patch/update management.
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00:46:32 |
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NOS Security Software
Security software and features are discussed like file versus share permissions, software firewalls, anti-x features, and AAA services.
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00:26:16 |
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NOS Management Features
Learn all about the fundamentals of user management, resource management, and monitoring tools.
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00:53:41 |
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Server Virtualization
This is a very exciting and fast-emerging technology. Here we get an overview of virtualized computing; resource utilization and configuration; interconnectivity; and management.
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00:28:33 |
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Networking Essentials
This is a fundamental overview of networking as it relates to server implementation including the ISO OSI model and underlying network infrastructure.
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00:43:52 |
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Server RAID
This is a fantastic flash presentation of all of the different types of server RAID including RAID 0, 1-6, 10, 50, and 0+1.
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00:20:45 |
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Internal Storage Technologies
Internal storage technologies are covered here including hot-swappable versus non hot-swap storage; SCSI, Ultra SCSI, Ultra 320, SA, SATA; Optical, flash, and USB; and controllers.
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Documentation and Best Practices
It is a known fact that documentation is one of the most ignored critical processes in IT administration. Here we learn about pre-install planning and labeling, diagrams and logs, baselining, documentation, and industry best practices.
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00:37:13 |
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Environmental Controls and Location
It is a known fact that documentation is one of the most ignored critical processes in IT administration. Here we learn about pre-install planning and labeling, diagrams and logs, baselining, documentation, and industry best practices.
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00:25:44 |
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Server Access Methods
Various server access methods are covered in this lesson including KVMs, direct connections, remote management and control, software deployment from servers, and dedicated management ports.
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00:26:02 |
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Physical Security Measures
The first line of security defense is physical security and here we learn about server physical security, access control devices, security procedures, defense-in-depth, and securing documentation.
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00:30:18 |
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Backup and Restore
This lesson covers backup methodologies, backup media types, backup security, testing, reporting, and restoration.
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00:35:17 |
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Disaster Recovery Steps
Every Security Policy should have a disaster recovery domain which includes server disaster recovery testing, emergency procedures, fire suppresion, emergency escalation documentation, prioritization, and classification.
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00:33:32 |
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Troubleshooting and Methodology
This nugget explores an eight phase troubleshooting methodology as a logical preparation to the next four nuggets on specific server troubleshooting.
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00:29:31 |
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Troubleshooting Network Issues
This is a discussion of common network challenges and common root causes. Common network troubleshooting tools are covered as well.
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00:45:00 |
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Troubleshooting Storage Issues
In this final nugget we cover common troubleshooting of storage issues and common root causes. We finish up looking at common storage tools and how they relate to troubleshooting servers.
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