Networking Foundations: Servers
0Servers are the heavy lifters of IT. They power the internet, email, enterprise-level applications, databases, local networks, and more. While most users have a superficial understanding of servers, system administrators and IT pros must know them intimately. You must be prepared to configure, deploy, and maintain a variety of servers—with high availability and scalability. This course covers the fundamentals of servers, including popular server operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux. It's designed for the entry-level IT student who needs a basic understanding of server architecture, user administration, virtualization, storage, security, networking, and disaster recovery. Instructor Ed Liberman, an IT consultant and trainer for over 20 years, also reviews troubleshooting theory and tools, so you can understand common problems that can arise with servers and how to solve them.
Getting Started with Server Administration
What you should know
1. Server Architecture
Server form factors
Server components
Power and cooling components
2. Server Administration
Server installation
Post-installation configuration
Server roles
Server connectivity options
3. Server maintenance
General server management
Performance management
Event logging
Asset management
Documentation
4. Networking
Basic IP configuration
Common ports and protocols
Network cabling
Wireless networking
5. Storage
Storage technologies
Understanding RAID
Capacity planning
6. Security
Rights and permissions
Ecnryption
Server hardening
Physical security
7. Environmental Protection
Power protection
Environment and safety
Secure disposal