CompTIA · SK0-005 · 2021 objectives

CompTIA Server+

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Which server memory type detects and corrects single-bit errors and is standard where data integrity is critical?

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What SK0-005 covers, and how much of the exam each domain accounts for. Percentages are the share of scored questions in the 2021 objectives.

18%

1.1Given a scenario, install physical hardware (Racking, Power cabling, Network cabling, Server chassis types, Server components).
1.2Given a scenario, deploy and manage storage (RAID levels and types, Capacity planning, Hard drive media types, Interface types, Shared storage).
1.3Given a scenario, perform server hardware maintenance (Out-of-band management, Local hardware administration, Components, Drives, Hot-swappable hardware, Basic input/output system (BIOS)/Unified).

30%

2.1Given a scenario, install server operating systems (Minimum operating system (OS) requirements, Hardware compatibility list (HCL), Installations, Partition and volume types, File system types).
2.2Given a scenario, configure servers to use network infrastructure services (IP configuration, Virtual local area network (VLAN), Default gateways, Name resolution, Addressing protocols, Firewall).
2.3Given a scenario, configure and maintain server functions and features (Server roles requirements, Directory connectivity, Storage management, Monitoring, Data migration and transfer, Administrative interfaces).
2.4Explain the key concepts of high availability for servers (Clustering, Fault tolerance, Redundant server network infrastructure).
2.5Summarize the purpose and operation of virtualization (Host vs. guest, Virtual networking, Resource allocation and provisioning, Management interfaces for virtual machines, Cloud models).
2.6Summarize scripting basics for server administration (Script types, Environment variables, Comment syntax, Basic script constructs, Basic data types, Common server administration scripting tasks).
2.7Explain the importance of asset management and documentation (Asset management, Documentation management, Document availability, Secure storage of sensitive documentation).
2.8Explain licensing concepts (Models, Open source, Subscription, License vs. maintenance and support, Volume licensing, License count validation).

24%

3.1Summarize data security concepts (Encryption paradigms, Retention policies, Data storage, UEFI/BIOS passwords, Bootloader passwords, Business impact).
3.2Summarize physical security concepts (Bollards, Architectural reinforcements, Fencing, Security guards, Security cameras, Locks).
3.3Explain important concepts pertaining to identity and access management for server administration (User accounts, User groups, Password policies, Permissions and access controls, Auditing, Multifactor authentication (MFA)).
3.4Explain data security risks and mitigation strategies (Hardware failure, Malware, Data corruption, Insider threats, Theft, Unwanted access methods).
3.5Given a scenario, apply server hardening methods (OS hardening, Application hardening, Host security, Hardware hardening, Patching).
3.6Summarize proper server decommissioning concepts (Proper removal procedures, Media destruction, Media retention requirements, Cable remediation, Electronics recycling).
3.7Explain the importance of backups and restores (Backup methods, Backup frequency, Media rotation, Backup media types, File-level vs. system-state backup, Restore methods).
3.8Explain the importance of disaster recovery (Site types, Replication, Testing).

28%

4.1Explain the troubleshooting theory and methodology (Identify the problem and determine the scope, Test the theory to determine the cause, Implement the solution or escalate, Perform a root cause analysis).
4.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot common hardware failures (Common problems, Causes of common problems, Tools and techniques).
4.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot storage problems (Common problems, Causes of common problems, Tools and techniques).
4.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot common OS and software problems (Common problems, Causes of common problems, OS and software tools and techniques).
4.5Given a scenario, troubleshoot network connectivity issues (Common problems, Causes of common problems, Tools and techniques).
4.6Given a scenario, troubleshoot security problems (Common concerns, Causes of common problems, Security tools).

Summarized from CompTIA Server+’s published exam objectives. Always check the vendor’s current objectives before your exam.