CompTIA Server+ and Microsoft Server Bundle

Course Overview

High-level description: The CompTIA Server+ and Microsoft Bundle are designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals looking to gain expertise in server management and hybrid cloud environments. This blended bundle includes custom self-paced online instructor-led training (ILT) courses for CompTIA Server+ and Microsoft technologies, combined with engaging video lessons, text lessons, section quizzes, performance-based lab simulations, and comprehensive exam practice. Although the Microsoft MTA 98-365 is no longer offered, the training, in addition to the AZ-104 Azure Administrator training, prepares you for both the Server+ and Microsoft Hybrid Core exams. The bundle also includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee for Server+.

Recommended Study Sequence: We recommend you start with ITI’s Custom Online Self-Paced ILT, followed by the integrated CompTIA Server+ CertMaster Learn and Labs and TestOut training for Microsoft Hybrid Core.

CTI Custom Online Self-Paced ILT Descriptions:

Microsoft MTA 98-365 course and labs: This training provides valuable knowledge and skills necessary for server management, which is useful for preparing for the Server+ certification. This course offers comprehensive content delivered through engaging video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on labs. Once purchased, you have 12 months’ access to the course.

Course Highlights:

1. Duration: 5+ Training Hours
2. Content: 35+ On-demand Videos, covering essential server management topics
3. Preparation Questions: 74

Modules:

1. Module 1 Introducing Windows Server 2016
2. Module 2 Managing Windows Server 2016
3. Module 3 Managing Storage
4. Module 4 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Servers
5. Module 5 Essential Services
6. Module 6 Understanding File and Print Services
7. Module 7 Windows Network Services and Applications
8. Mod 8 Key Takeaways
9. Mod 9 Terms to Know
10. Mod 10 Hands on Labs

Labs included (30 hours)

1. Install and Configure Nano Server
2. Install and Configure Server Core
3. Configure Network Installation of Windows
4. Manage Windows Services
5. Working with Mail Servers
6. Configure Remote Assistance and Remote Server Admin Tools
7. Manage Remote Access with VPN
8. Configure Application Virtualization
9. Manage Active Directory Infrastructure – Part 1
10. Manage Active Directory Infrastructure – Part 2
11. Manage Active Directory Infrastructure – Part 3
12. Manage Virtual Hard Disks with Hyper-V
13. Enable Nested Virtualization
14. Manage Shared Storage using iSCSI
15. Manage Updates with Windows Server Update Services
16. Configure Group Policy Settings
17. Configure Disk Types
18. Configure Distributed File System
19. Manage Disk Redundancy
20. Manage File System Security
21. Manage Windows Event Logs
22. Configure Audit Policies
23. Administer OUs and Containers
24. Administer User and Group Accounts
25. Implement Group Nesting
26. Backup and Restore Active Directory
27. Install and Configure a Database Server
28. Install and Configure a Failover Cluster
29. Configure User Profiles
30. Implement Folder Redirection
31. Implement Performance Monitor
32. Install and Configure Web Services
33. Working with Collaboration Software
34. Install and Configure Threat Management Software
35. Manage Remote Desktop Services

CompTIA Server+ labs: The Server+ Practice Lab’s primary focus is the practical application of the CompTIA exam objectives, providing a 19-hour hands-on practical lab experience. Once purchased, you have 12 months’ access to the labs.

Labs included (19 hours):

1. Server Operating Systems Installation Methods
2. Server Network Infrastructure Configuration
3. Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features
4. Server Identity and Access Management
5. Deploying and Managing Server Storage
6. Implementing a Backup and Restore Solution
7. Automation of Server Administration using Scripts
8. Server Virtualization Concepts
9. Configuring Server High Availability
10. Server and Application Hardening Techniques
11. Server Hardware Components
12. Securing a Physical Server Infrastructure
13. Server Hardware Maintenance
14. Server Licensing Concepts
15. Data Security Concepts
16. Troubleshooting Server Storage Related Issues
17. Server Operating Systems Troubleshooting Techniques
18. Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues

AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification: Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-104 Azure Administrator certification with this comprehensive course. This course covers advanced Azure administration, including managing Azure identities and governance, implementing and managing storage, and configuring and managing virtual networks.

Course Highlights:

1. Duration: 35+ Training Hours
2. Content: 85+ On-demand Videos, covering Azure administration topics
3. Preparation Questions: 200

Modules:

1. Module 1 – Overview: Azure Essentials for Success
2. Module 2 – Tools: Navigating the Azure Ecosystem
3. Module 3 – Identities and Governance: Secure and Efficient Identity Management
4. Module 4 – Master Data Storage and Security
5. Module 5 – Compute Resources: Unlock the Power of Azure Compute
6. Module 6 – Virtual Networks: Connect and Secure Your Resources
7. Module 7 – Monitoring and Backup: Ensure Stability and Recovery

Labs included (8 hours):

1. Azure Management Concepts Lab (3 Hours):
2. Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
3. Management Tools
4. Monitoring Tools
5. The Azure Marketplace
6. Azure Storage Management Lab (2 Hours):
7. Azure Storage Services
8. Working with Blobs
9. Azure SQL Databases
10. Azure Cosmos Databases
11. Azure Security Concepts Lab (3 Hours):
12. Using Azure Key Vault
13. Security Tools
14. Network Security

Sever+ CertMaster Learn with Labs:

Server+ CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.

In the integrated experience, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow. Easy-to-use course management tools provide a comprehensive suite of instructor resources alongside a reporting dashboard, making course preparation and progress tracking simple and efficient.

Topics Covered:

1. Lesson 1: Understanding Server Administration Concepts
2. Lesson 2: Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
3. Lesson 3: Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts
4. Lesson 4: Managing Physical Assets
5. Lesson 5: Managing Server Hardware
6. Lesson 6: Configuring Storage Management
7. Lesson 7: Installing and Configuring an Operating System
8. Lesson 8: Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations
9. Lesson 9: Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks
10. Lesson 10: Managing Data Security
11. Lesson 11: Managing Service and Data Availability
12. Lesson 12: Decommissioning Servers

Integrated Labs:

1. Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
2. Assisted Lab: Reporting Windows Server Specifications
3. Assisted Lab: Reporting Linux Server Specifications
4. Assisted Lab: Deploying a Hyper-V VM
5. Assisted Lab: Deploying a Docker Container
6. Assisted Lab: Auditing Network Services
7. Assisted Lab: Securing Network Traffic with IPSec
8. Assisted Lab: Managing System Inventories
9. Assisted Lab: Monitoring Performance in Windows
10. Assisted Lab: Monitoring Performance in Linux
11. APPLIED LAB: Deploying and Monitoring Servers
12. Assisted Lab: Managing Event Logs in Windows
13. Assisted Lab: Managing Event Logs in Linux
14. Assisted Lab: Configuring RAID Storage in Windows
15. Assisted Lab: Provisioning iSCSI Storage
16. Assisted Lab: Deploying a Linux Application Server
17. Assisted Lab: Configuring Volumes in Linux
18. Assisted Lab: Managing Network Configurations
19. Assisted Lab: Developing Network Documentation
20. Assisted Lab: Developing Administrative Bash Scripts
21. Assisted Lab: Developing Administrative PowerShell Scripts
22. APPLIED LAB: Managing Storage and Networks
23. Assisted Lab: Troubleshooting a Network Issue
24. Assisted Lab: Auditing Accounts and Permissions in Windows
25. Assisted Lab: Configuring Server Roles
26. Assisted Lab: Configuring Administrative Interfaces
27. Assisted Lab: Managing Virtual Memory
28. Assisted Lab: Configuring Group Policy Objects
29. Assisted Lab: Analyzing Configuration Baselines
30. APPLIED LAB A: Troubleshooting Servers Scenario #1
31. APPLIED LAB B: Troubleshooting Servers Scenario #2
32. APPLIED LAB C: Troubleshooting Servers Scenario #3
33. Assisted Lab: Configuring EFS and BitLocker
34. Assisted Lab: Troubleshooting a Security Issue
35. Assisted Lab: Configuring Backup Solutions on Windows Server
36. Assisted Lab: Configuring Backup Solutions on Linux
37. Assisted Lab: Configuring a File Server Cluster
38. Assisted Lab: Decommissioning a Domain Controller
39. APPLIED LAB A: Troubleshooting Server Security Scenario #1
40. APPLIED LAB B: Troubleshooting Server Security Scenario #2

TestOut Hybrid Server Pro: Core

Hybrid Server Pro: Core is a high-quality, easy-to-use curriculum where you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to configure and manage both on-premise and cloud based servers. Hosted on the online TestOut learning platform, LabSim, it provides a comprehensive experience for gaining knowledge and practical skills through interactive learning modules like video lessons and lab simulations.

LabSim is ideal for learning server technology in a self-paced engaging way. Instructional lessons are combined with instructor-led videos, demonstrations, quizzes, practice exams, and performance-based lab simulations to provide hours of content to prepare you for the Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certification exam. 

1. Engaging video lessons and text lessons teach you key on-premise and cloud concepts and skills
2. Section quizzes help you gauge how well you’re retaining what you’ve learned
3. Performance-based labs simulations let you apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios and provide detailed feedback reports and scores
4. Exam practice for Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certification exam includes Readiness Reports, Domain Exams, and full-length exams that emulate the real certification exam

Topics and Integrated Labs Covered 

1. Chapter 1: Course Introduction
2. Chapter 2: On-Premises Windows Server 
3. Chapter 3: Cloud and Azure
4. Chapter 4: Manage IP Addressing
5. Chapter 5: Implement DNS
6. Chapter 6: Active Directory
7. Chapter 7: Active Directory Objects
8. Chapter 8: Group Policy
9. Chapter 9: Manage Servers and Workloads in a Hybrid Environment
10. Chapter 10: Manage Storage Devices
11. Chapter 11: Manage File Services
12. Chapter 12: Virtualization and Containers
13. Chapter 13: On-Premises and Hybrid Network Connectivity
14. Appendix A: TestOut Hybrid Server Pro: Core – Practice Exams 
15. Appendix B: Microsoft AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure – Practice Exams

License Information

1. One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Server+ (SK0-005) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course, TestOut, as well as ITI custom courses and labs.
2. Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months

How to Access Courses and Labs

An access key and instructions will be sent via email after your purchase is complete.

Exam Voucher and Exam Pass Guarantee (Server+ only): This bundle includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee for Server+: if you don’t pass the Server+ exam on the first try, we will provide another 12 months of access to our custom online self-paced ILT. To qualify for the exam pass guarantee, you must show proof of completing all training materials, including course content, labs, and practice prep questions, before taking your exam.