2005
Objectives, 2nd Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 3
Prerequisites: CompTIA
A+ certification or equivalent experience recommended
Unit 1: Motherboard architecture, processors, memory, and BIOS
Topic A: Motherboard architecture
A-1: Discussing motherboards
Topic B: Processors
B-1: Discussing processors
Topic C: Memory
C-1: Researching processors and memory
Topic D: CMOS, BIOS, and POST
D-1: Accessing the BIOS
Unit 2: Storage
Topic A: Hard disks
A-1: Viewing drive details
A-2: Discussing file systems
Topic B: The IDE interface
B-1: Discussing the IDE interface
Topic C: The SCSI interface
C-1: Discussing SCSI
Topic D: SCSI configuration
D-1: Discussing SCSI configuration
Topic E: Network storage
E-1: Discussing Fibre Channel
Topic F: RAID
F-1: Discussing RAID
Unit 3: Server planning
Topic A: Planning physical site readiness
A-1: Researching cleaning services
A-2: Researching an HVAC company
A-3: Discussing site readiness
Topic B: Disaster planning
B-1: Researching disaster planning
Unit 4: Server power and rack installation
Topic A: Server power
A-1: Calculating server power requirements
A-2: Discussing the UPS
Topic B: The rack
B-1: Discussing rack configuration
B-2: Discussing power and the KVM
B-3: Discussing network cabling
Topic C: Network cabling
C-1: Discussing network cabling
Unit 5: Server upgrades
Topic A: Preparing for a server upgrade
A-1: Discussing preparing for an upgrade
Topic B: Upgrading the processor and memory
B-1: Discussing ESD and processor upgrades
B-2: Reseating memory
Topic C: Updating the BIOS, upgrading power supplies and adapters
C-1: Discussing BIOS and hardware upgrades
Unit 6: Configuring a network operating system
Topic A: General NOS configuration concepts
A-1: Discussing NOS configuration concepts
A-2: Discussing Ethernet
A-3: Discussing protocols
Topic B: Novell NetWare
B-1: Discussing Novell NetWare
Topic C: UNIX/Linux
C-1: Discussing UNIX/Linux
Topic D: Windows NT Server
D-1: Discussing Windows NT
Topic E: Windows 2000 and Server 2003
E-1: Discussing Windows 2000
E-2: Discussing Windows Server 2003
E-3: Discussing Windows Updates
Unit 7: Services and applications
Topic A: DHCP, DNS, and WINS
A-1: Exploring service roles on Windows Server 2003
A-2: Discussing NOS services
Topic B: Other services
B-1: Researching a co-location facility
B-2: Exploring RAS/VPN roles on Windows Server 2003
B-3: Discussing other services
Topic C: Application servers
C-1: Discussing application servers
Unit 8: Disaster planning
Topic A: Backup hardware
A-1: Discussing backup hardware
Topic B: Backup software and strategies
B-1: Discussing backup software and strategies
Topic C: Server redundancy and other disaster precautions
C-1: Discussing disaster precautions
Topic D: Developing a disaster recovery plan
D-1: Discussing a disaster recovery plan
Unit 9: Performance monitoring and optimization
Topic A: Monitoring the server
A-1: Discussing performance monitoring
Topic B: Establishing a baseline
B-1: Discussing a baseline
Topic C: Acceptable levels of performance
C-1: Discussing basic resources and performance
Unit 10: Troubleshooting and problem determination
Topic A: Troubleshooting
A-1: Discussing troubleshooting
Topic B: Diagnostic tools
B-1: Discussing diagnostic tools
Topic C: Working remotely
C-1: Discussing remote and on-site rebooting
Topic D: Troubleshooting viruses and FRUs
D-1: Viewing the Windows 2003 Event Log
Topic E: Troubleshooting tips and getting help
E-1: Getting peer help online
Appendix A: Certification exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives