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CompTIA Server+
1 Server Hardware
1-1 Server Types
1-1 1 Rack Servers
1-1 2 Tower Servers
1-1 3 Blade Servers
1-1 4 Micro Servers
1-1 5 Hyper-converged Infrastructure
1-1 6 Virtual Servers
1-2 Server Components
1-2 1 CPUs
1-2 2 Memory (RAM)
1-2 3 Storage Devices
1-2 4 Power Supply Units (PSUs)
1-2 5 Cooling Systems
1-2 6 Network Interface Cards (NICs)
1-2 7 Batteries and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
1-2 8 Chassis and Enclosures
1-3 Server Form Factors
1-3 1 ATX
1-3 2 EATX
1-3 3 MicroATX
1-3 4 Mini-ITX
1-3 5-1U, 2U, 4U
1-4 Server Management
1-4 1 Remote Management Interfaces
1-4 2 Out-of-Band Management
1-4 3 In-Band Management
1-4 4 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches
1-4 5 Serial Console
2 Server Virtualization
2-1 Virtualization Concepts
2-1 1 Hypervisors
2-1 2 Type 1 Hypervisors
2-1 3 Type 2 Hypervisors
2-1 4 Virtual Machines (VMs)
2-1 5 Virtual Disks
2-1 6 Virtual Networking
2-2 Virtualization Platforms
2-2 1 VMware vSphere
2-2 2 Microsoft Hyper-V
2-2 3 Citrix XenServer
2-2 4 KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)
2-3 Virtual Machine Management
2-3 1 VM Creation
2-3 2 VM Configuration
2-3 3 VM Migration
2-3 4 VM Cloning
2-3 5 VM Snapshots
2-4 Resource Management
2-4 1 CPU Allocation
2-4 2 Memory Allocation
2-4 3 Storage Allocation
2-4 4 Network Allocation
3 Server Storage
3-1 Storage Technologies
3-1 1 Direct-Attached Storage (DAS)
3-1 2 Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
3-1 3 Storage Area Network (SAN)
3-1 4 Object Storage
3-1 5 Cloud Storage
3-2 Storage Protocols
3-2 1 SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
3-2 2 SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
3-2 3 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
3-2 4 iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface)
3-2 5 Fibre Channel
3-2 6 NFS (Network File System)
3-2 7 SMBCIFS (Server Message BlockCommon Internet File System)
3-3 RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
3-3 1 RAID 0
3-3 2 RAID 1
3-3 3 RAID 5
3-3 4 RAID 6
3-3 5 RAID 10
3-3 6 RAID Levels Comparison
3-4 Storage Management
3-4 1 Disk Partitioning
3-4 2 File Systems
3-4 3 Volume Management
3-4 4 Backup and Recovery
3-4 5 Data Deduplication
4 Server Networking
4-1 Network Protocols
4-1 1 TCPIP
4-1 2 DNS (Domain Name System)
4-1 3 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
4-1 4 HTTPHTTPS
4-1 5 FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
4-1 6 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
4-1 7 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
4-2 Network Configuration
4-2 1 IP Addressing
4-2 2 Subnetting
4-2 3 VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)
4-2 4 Routing
4-2 5 Firewall Configuration
4-3 Network Services
4-3 1 Web Servers
4-3 2 Mail Servers
4-3 3 File Servers
4-3 4 Print Servers
4-3 5 Database Servers
4-4 Network Security
4-4 1 Encryption
4-4 2 Authentication
4-4 3 Access Control
4-4 4 Intrusion Detection and Prevention
4-4 5 VPN (Virtual Private Network)
5 Server Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5-1 Hardware Maintenance
5-1 1 Component Replacement
5-1 2 Firmware Updates
5-1 3 Driver Updates
5-1 4 Regular Cleaning
5-2 Software Maintenance
5-2 1 Operating System Updates
5-2 2 Application Updates
5-2 3 Patch Management
5-2 4 Backup Procedures
5-3 Troubleshooting Techniques
5-3 1 Diagnostic Tools
5-3 2 Error Logs
5-3 3 System Monitoring
5-3 4 Performance Tuning
5-4 Disaster Recovery
5-4 1 Backup Strategies
5-4 2 Restore Procedures
5-4 3 Failover and Failback
5-4 4 Business Continuity Planning
6 Server Security
6-1 Security Concepts
6-1 1 Confidentiality
6-1 2 Integrity
6-1 3 Availability
6-2 Security Measures
6-2 1 Physical Security
6-2 2 Network Security
6-2 3 Data Encryption
6-2 4 User Authentication
6-2 5 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
6-3 Security Protocols
6-3 1 SSLTLS
6-3 2 SSH (Secure Shell)
6-3 3 IPSec
6-3 4 Kerberos
6-4 Security Best Practices
6-4 1 Regular Audits
6-4 2 Security Policies
6-4 3 Incident Response
6-4 4 Compliance
7 Server Administration
7-1 User Management
7-1 1 User Accounts
7-1 2 Group Management
7-1 3 Permissions and Access Rights
7-1 4 Password Policies
7-2 System Configuration
7-2 1 Time and Date Settings
7-2 2 Network Configuration
7-2 3 Resource Allocation
7-2 4 Service Management
7-3 Monitoring and Reporting
7-3 1 Performance Monitoring
7-3 2 Resource Utilization
7-3 3 Event Logs
7-3 4 Reporting Tools
7-4 Automation and Scripting
7-4 1 Task Automation
7-4 2 Scripting Languages
7-4 3 Configuration Management Tools
8 Server Compliance and Standards
8-1 Industry Standards
8-1 1 ISO Standards
8-1 2 ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
8-1 3 COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies)
8-2 Regulatory Compliance
8-2 1 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
8-2 2 HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
8-2 3 PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
8-3 Best Practices
8-3 1 Documentation
8-3 2 Change Management
8-3 3 Risk Management
8-3 4 Continuous Improvement
5-4-1 Backup Strategies Explained

5-4-1 Backup Strategies Explained

Key Concepts

Full Backup

A full backup is a comprehensive copy of all selected data. This type of backup ensures that all data is backed up, providing a complete recovery point. Full backups are typically performed less frequently due to their time and storage requirements.

Incremental Backup

An incremental backup copies only the data that has changed since the last backup. This method saves time and storage space but requires a full backup as a starting point. To restore data, you need the most recent full backup and all subsequent incremental backups.

Differential Backup

A differential backup copies all data that has changed since the last full backup. Unlike incremental backups, only the most recent full backup and the latest differential backup are needed for restoration. This method balances the efficiency of incremental backups with the simplicity of full backups.

Backup Scheduling

Backup scheduling involves determining the frequency and timing of backups to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime. Common schedules include daily, weekly, and monthly backups. The choice of schedule depends on the criticality of the data and the acceptable recovery time.

Backup Storage

Backup storage involves selecting the appropriate medium and location for storing backups. Common storage options include local storage, offsite storage, and cloud storage. Local storage provides quick access but limited protection against physical damage, while offsite and cloud storage offer better protection against disasters.

Examples and Analogies

Think of full backups as making a complete photocopy of all your documents. Incremental backups are like adding only the new pages to your photocopy, while differential backups are like making a copy of all changes since the last full backup. Backup scheduling is like setting up a regular appointment with your bank to deposit money, ensuring your account is always up to date.

Backup storage is like choosing a safe place to keep your valuables. Local storage is like keeping your valuables in a safe at home, while offsite storage is like keeping them in a safe deposit box at the bank.

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