| Topic | Details |
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Server Architecture - 12% |
| Explain the purpose and function of server form factors. | 1.Rack mount- Dimensions
1U, 2U, 4U - Cable management arms
- Rail kits
2.Tower 3.Blade technology- Blade enclosure
Backplane/midplane Power supply sockets Network modules/switches Management modules - Blade server
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| Given a scenario, install, configure and maintain server components. | 1.CPU- Multiprocessor vs. multicore
- Socket type
- Cache levels: L1, L2, L3
- Speeds
Core Bus Multiplier - CPU stepping
- Architecture
x86 x64 ARM 2.RAM- ECC vs. non-ECC
- DDR2, DDR3
- Number of pins
- Static vs. dynamic
- Module placement
- CAS latency
- Timing
- Memory pairing
3. Bus types, bus channels and expansion slots- Height differences and bit rate differences
- PCI
- PCIe
- PCI-X
4.NICs 5.Hard drives 6.Riser cards 7.RAID controllers 8.BIOS/UEFI 9.Firmware 10.USB interface/port 11.Hotswap vs. non-hotswap components
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| Compare and contrast power and cooling components. | 1.Power- Voltage
110v vs. 220v vs. -48v 208v vs. 440v/460v/480v - Wattage
- Consumption
- Redundancy
- 1-phase vs. 3-phase power
- Plug types
NEMA Edison Twist lock 2.Cooling- Airflow
- Thermal dissipation
- Baffles/shrouds
- Fans
- Liquid cooling
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Server Administration - 24% |
| Install and configure server operating systems. | 1.Determine server role/purpose 2.Update firmware 3.BIOS/UEFI configuration 4.Disk preparation - RAID setup
- Partitioning
- Formatting
- File system type
Ext 2, 3, 4 NTFS FAT32 ReiserFS UFS VMFS ZFS - Swap
5.Configure host name 6.Local account setup 7.Connect to network 8.Join domain/directory 9.Address security concerns- Patching
- OS hardening
- Compliance to company procedures/standards
10.Enable services 11.Install features/roles/applications/drivers 12.Performance baseline- Server optimization
- Swap or pagefile optimization
13.Unattended/remote installations- Deploying images and cloning
- Scripted installs
PXE boot TFTP
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| Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each. | 1.Web server 2.Application server 3.Directory server 4.Database server 5. File server 6.Print server 7.Messaging server 8.Mail server 9.Routing and remote access server 10.Network services server |
| Given a scenario, use access and control methods to administer a server. | 1.Local hardware administration- KVM
- Serial
- Virtual administration console
2.Network-based hardware administration3. Network-based operating system administration- RDP
- SSH
- VNC
- Command line/shell
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| Given a scenario, perform proper server maintenance techniques. | 1.Change management 2.Patch management- Operating system updates
- Application updates
- Security software updates
- Firmware updates
- Device drivers updates
- Compatibility lists
Operating systems Hardware Applications - Testing and validation
3.Outages and service level agreements- Scheduled downtime
- Unscheduled downtime
- Impact analysis
- Client notification
- MTTR
4.Performance monitoring- CPU utilization
- Memory utilization
- Network utilization
- Disk utilization
Disk IOPS Storage capacity - Comparison against performance baseline
- Processes and services monitoring
- Log monitoring
5.Hardware maintenance- Check system health indicators
LEDs Error codes Beep codes LCD messages - Replace failed components
Fans Hard drives RAM Backplanes Batteries - Preventive maintenance
Clearing dust Check proper air flow - Proper shut down procedures
6. Fault tolerance and high availability techniques- Clustering
Active/active Active/passive - Load balancing
Round robin Heartbeat
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| Explain the importance of asset management and documentation. | 1.Asset management- Licensing
- Labeling
- Warranty
- Life cycle management
Procurement Usage End of life Disposal/recycling - Inventory
Make Model Serial number Asset tag 2.Documentation- Service manuals
- Network diagrams
- Architecture diagrams
- Dataflow diagrams
- Recovery documentation
- Baseline documentation
- Change management policies
- Service level agreement
- Server configuration
3. Secure storage of sensitive documentation
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| Explain the purpose and operation of virtualization components. | 1.Hosts and guests 2.Management interface for virtual machines 3.Hypervisor4.Hardware compatibility list- BIOS/UEFI compatibility and support
- CPU compatibility support
- AMD-V/Intel VT
5. Resource allocation between guest and host- CPU
- Storage
- Memory
- Network connectivity
Direct access (bridging) vs. NAT Virtual NICs Virtual switches - Video
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Storage - 12% |
| Given a scenario, install and deploy primary storage devices based on given specifications and interfaces. | 1.Disk specifications- RPM
- Dimensions/form factor
- Capacity
- Bus width
- IOPS
- Seek time and latency
- Hotswap vs. non-hotswap components
2.Interfaces- SAS
- SATA
- SCSI
- USB
- Fibre channel
3.Hard drive vs. SSD
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| Given a scenario, configure RAID using best practices. | 1. RAID levels and performance considerations2.Software vs. hardware RAID- Performance considerations
3.Configuration specifications - Capacity
- Bus types
- Drive RPM
4.Hotswap support and ramifications 5.Hot spare vs. cold spare 6.Array controller- Memory
- Battery backed cache
- Redundant controller
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| Summarize hardware and features of various storage technologies. | 1.DAS 2.NAS3.SAN- iSCSI
- FCoE
- Fibre channel
- LUN and LUN masking
- HBAs and fabric switches
4.JBOD 5.Tape6.Optical drive 7.Flash, compact flash and USB drive
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| Given a scenario, calculate appropriate storage capacity and plan for future growth. | 1. Base10 vs. Base2 disk size calculation (1000 vs. 1024) 2.Disk quotas 3.Compression 4.Capacity planning considerations- Operating system growth
Patches Service packs Log files Temporary directories Databases Application servers File servers Archival
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Security - 13% |
| Compare and contrast physical security methods and concepts. | 1.Multifactor authentication- Something you have
- Something you know
- Something you are
2.Security concepts- Mantrap
- RFID chip
- ID card
- Biometric
- Keypad
- Access list
- Security guard
- Security camera
- Keys and locks
Cabinet Rack mount Server - Safe
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| Given a scenario, apply server hardening techniques. | 1.OS hardening- Stopping unneeded services/ closing unneeded ports
- Install only required software
- Install latest operating system patches
2.Application hardening- Install latest patches
- Disabling unneeded services/roles/features
3.Endpoint security4. Remediate security issues based on a vulnerability scan 5.Hardware hardening- Disabling unneeded hardware and physical ports/devices
- BIOS password
- Disable WOL (Wake on LAN)
- Setup boot order
- Chassis locks/intrusion detection
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| Explain basic network security systems and protocols. | 1.Firewall2.Port security/802.1x/NAC 3.Router access list 4.NIDS 5.Authentication protocols6.PKI
- Private key
- Public key
- Certificate authority
- SSL/TLS
7.VPN 8.IPSec 9.VLAN 10. Security zones- DMZ
- Public and private
- Intranet and extranet
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| Implement logical access control methods based on company policy. | 1.ACLs- Users
- Groups
Roles - Resources
File system Network ACLs Peripheral devices Administrative rights Distribution lists 2.Permissions- Read
- Write/modify
- Execute
- Delete
- Full control/superuser
- File vs. share
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| Implement data security methods and secure storage disposal techniques. | 1.Storage encryption- File level encryption
- Disk encryption
- Tape encryption
2.Storage media- Soft wipe
File deletion - Hard wipe
Zero out all sectors Physical destruction Remote wipe
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| Given a scenario, implement proper environmental controls and techniques. | 1.Power concepts and best practices- UPS
Runtime vs. capacity Automated graceful shutdown of attached devices Periodic testing of batteries Maximum load Bypass procedures Remote management - PDU
Connect redundant rackPDUs to separate circuits - Capacity planning
PDU ratings UPS ratings Total potential power draw - Multiple circuits
Connect redundant power supplies to separate PDUs 2.Safety- ESD procedures
- Fire suppression
- Proper lifting techniques
- Rack stability
- Floor load limitations
- Sharp edges and pinch points
3.HVAC- Room and rack temperature and humidity
Monitoring and alert notifications - Air flow
Rack filler/baffle/blanking panels - Hot aisle and cold aisle
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Networking - 10% |
| Given a scenario, configure servers to use IP addressing and network infrastructure services. | 1.IPv4 vs. IPv6 2.Default gateway 3.CIDR notation and subnetting 4.Public and private IP addressing 5.Static IP assignment vs. DHCP 6.DNS- FQDN
- Default domain suffix/search domain
7.WINS 8.NetBIOS 9.NAT/PAT 10.MAC addresses 11.Network Interface Card configuration- NIC teaming
- Duplexing
Full Half Auto - Speeds
10/100/1000 Mbps 10 Gbps
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| Compare and contrast various ports and protocols. | 1. TCP vs. UDP2. SNMP 161 3. SMTP 25 4. FTP 20/21 5. SFTP 22 6. SSH 22 7. SCP 22 8.NTP 123 9. HTTP 80 10. HTTPS 443 11. TELNET 23 12. IMAP 143 13. POP3 110 14.RDP 3389 15.FTPS 989/990 16.LDAP 389/3268 17. DNS 53 18.DHCP 67/68 |
| Given a scenario, install cables and implement proper cable management procedures. | 1.Copper- Patch cables
Crossover Straight through Rollover 2.Fiber3.Connectors4.Cable placement and routing- Cable channels
- Cable management trays
Vertical Horizontal 5.Labeling 6.Bend radius 7.Plenum cables 8.Cable ties
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Disaster Recovery - 9% |
| Explain the importance of disaster recovery principles. | 1.Site types- Hot site
- Cold site
- Warm site
2.Replication methods- Disk-to-disk
- Server-to-server
- Site-to-site
3.Continuity of operations- Disaster recovery plan
- Business continuity plan
- Business impact analysis
Who is affected What is affected Severity of impact
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| Given a scenario, implement appropriate backup techniques. | 1.Methodology- Full/normal
Copy - Incremental
- Differential
- Snapshot
- Selective
- Bare metal
- Open file
- Data vs. OS restore
2.Backup media- Linear access
Tape - Random access
Disk Removable media Optical media 3.Media and restore best practices- Labeling
- Integrity verification
- Test restorability
- Tape rotation and retention
4.Media storage location- Offsite
- Onsite
- Security considerations
- Environmental considerations
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Troubleshooting - 20% |
| Explain troubleshooting theory and methodologies. | 1. Identify the problem and determine the scope- Question users/stakeholders and identify changes to the server/environment
- Collect additional documentation/logs
- If possible, replicate the problem as appropriate
- If possible, perform backups before making changes
2. Establish a theory of probable cause (question the obvious)- Determine whether there is a common element of symptom causing multiple problems
3.Test the theory to determine cause- Once theory is confirmed, determine next steps to resolve problem
- If theory is not confirmed, establish new theory or escalate
4. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and notify impacted users 5. Implement the solution or escalate as appropriate- Make one change at a time and test/ confirm the change has resolved the problem
- If the problem is not resolved, reverse the change if appropriate and implement new change
6. Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative measures 7.Perform a root cause analysis 8. Document findings, actions and outcomes throughout the process
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| Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot hardware problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods. | 1. Common problems- Failed POST
- Overheating
- Memory failure
- Onboard component failure
- Processor failure
- Incorrect boot sequence
- Expansion card failure
- Operating system not found
- Drive failure
- Power supply failure
- I/O failure
2.Causes of common problems- Third-party components or incompatible components
- Incompatible or incorrect BIOS
- Cooling failure
- Mismatched components
- Backplane failure
3.Environmental issues- Dust
- Humidity
- Temperature
- Power surge/failure
4.Hardware tools- Power supply tester (multimeter)
- Hardware diagnostics
- Compressed air
- ESD equipment
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| Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot software problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods. | 1.Common problems- User unable to log on
- User cannot access resources
- Memory leak
- BSOD/stop
- OS boot failure
- Driver issues
- Runaway process
- Cannot mount drive
- Cannot write to system log
- Slow OS performance
- Patch update failure
- Service failure
- Hangs no shut down
- Users cannot print
2.Cause of common problems- User Account Control (UAC/SUDO)
- Corrupted files
- Lack of hard drive space
- Lack of system resources
- Virtual memory (misconfigured, corrupt)
- Fragmentation
- Print server drivers/services
- Print spooler
3.Software tools- System logs
- Monitoring tools (resource monitor, performance monitor)
- Defragmentation tools
- Disk property tools (usage, free space, volume or drive mapping)
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| Given a scenario, effectively diagnose network problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods. | 1.Common problems- Internet connectivity failure
- Email failure
- Resource unavailable
- DHCP server misconfigured
- Non-functional or unreachable
- Destination host unreachable
- Unknown host
- Default gateway misconfigured
- Failure of service provider
- Cannot reach by host name/FQDN
2.Causes of common problems- Improper IP configuration
- VLAN configuration
- Port security
- Improper subnetting
- Component failure
- Incorrect OS route tables
- Bad cables
- Firewall (misconfiguration, hardware failure, software failure)
- Misconfigured NIC, routing/switch issues
- DNS and/or DHCP failure
- Misconfigured hosts file
- IPv4 vs. IPv6 misconfigurations
3.Networking tools- ping
- tracert/traceroute
- ipconfig/ifconfig
- nslookup
- net use/mount
- route
- nbtstat
- netstat
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| Given a scenario, effectively troubleshoot storage problems, selecting the appropriate tools and methods. | 1.Common problems- Slow file access
- OS not found
- Data not available
- Unsuccessful backup
- Error lights
- Unable to mount the device
- Drive not available
- Cannot access logical drive
- Data corruption
- Slow I/O performance
- Restore failure
- Cache failure
- Multiple drive failure
2.Causes of common problems- Media failure
- Drive failure
- Controller failure
- HBA failure
- Loose connectors
- Cable problems
- Misconfiguration
- Improper termination
- Corrupt boot sector
- Corrupt file system table
- Array rebuild
- Improper disk partition
- Bad sectors
- Cache battery failure
- Cache turned off
- Insufficient space
- Improper RAID configuration
- Mismatched drives
- Backplane failure
3.Storage tools- Partitioning tools
- Disk management
- RAID array management
- Array management
- System logs
- Net use/mount command
- Monitoring tools
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| Given a scenario, effectively diagnose security issues, selecting the appropriate tools and methods. | 1.Common problems- File integrity issue
- Privilege escalation
- Applications will not load
- Cannot access network file/shares
- Unable to open files
- Excessive access
- Excessive memory utilization
2.Causes of common problems- Open ports
- Active services
- Inactive services
- Intrusion detection configurations
- Anti-malware configurations
- Local/group policies
- Firewall rules
- Misconfigured permissions
- Virus infection
- Rogue processes/services
3.Security tools- Port scanners
- Sniffers
- Cipher
- Checksums
- Telnet client
- Anti-malware
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