Lesson 1: Introduction to Servers
Topic 1A: Investigating Different Types of Servers
Topic 1B: Identifying Server Hardware
Topic 1C: Identifying Network Operating Systems and Other Software
Lesson 2: Installing Servers
Topic 2A: Planning for Server Installation
Topic 2B: Adding Server Hardware
Topic 2C: Verifying the Installation
Topic 2D: Data-transmission Media
Lesson 3: Configuring Servers
Topic 3A: Checking and Upgrading BIOS and Firmware Levels
Topic 3B: Configuring RAID
Topic 3C: Installing Network Operating Systems and Other Software
Topic 3D: Configuring External Peripheral Devices
Topic 3E: Installing System Monitoring Agents and Service Tools
Topic 3F: Documenting the Server
Lesson 4: Maintaining Servers
Topic 4A: Backing Up Server Data
Topic 4B: Baselining Servers and Monitoring Server Performance
Topic 4C: Setting SNMP Thresholds
Topic 4D: Keeping the Server Clean
Topic 4E: Verifying Hardware
Topic 4F: Establishing Remote Notification
Lesson 5: Upgrading Server Components
Topic 5A: Creating and Using Upgrade Check Lists
Topic 5B: Adding and Replacing Hardware
Topic 5C: Upgrading Server Software
Lesson 6: Exploring Environmental Issues Surrounding Servers
Topic 6A: Evaluating the Physical Security of Servers
Topic 6B: Evaluating the Server Room Environment
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Servers
Topic 7A: Reviewing General Troubleshooting Information
Topic 7B: Analyzing the Problem and its Cause
Topic 7C: Using Diagnostic Software
Topic 7D: Identifying Bottlenecks
Lesson 8: Exploring Disaster Recovery Concepts and Techniques
Topic 8A: Ensuring Redundancy and Availability
Topic 8B: Backups
Topic 8C: Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan