CompTIA Server+

Training provider:
NILC

Duration:
5 days

Awarding body:
CompTIA

Delivery:
Instructor-led virtual

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Overview

The CompTIA Server+ course prepares participants for the SK0-005 certification exam. It validates the skills needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot server hardware and operating systems in both on-premise and hybrid environments. The course also covers server security, disaster recovery, high availability, and backup strategies, making it ideal for IT professionals aiming to advance in server administrator roles.

What will I learn?

Install, configure, and manage server hardware and operating systems
Implement proper security controls and access management on servers
Troubleshoot common server issues and perform routine maintenance
Understand and apply disaster recovery, backup, and high availability strategies
Support server environments in both on-premises and hybrid/cloud infrastructures
Monitor server performance and ensure system reliability and uptime

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
Self-employed,
Full-time carer,
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CompTIA Server+ certification exam, but it is recommended that candidates have CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, along with 18-24 months of hands-on experience working in a server environment. This background helps ensure a solid understanding of server hardware, administration, and troubleshooting concepts covered in the exam.

Assessment

Closed book multiple choice style exam lasting 90mins. Pass mark is 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Career progression

After earning CompTIA Server+, professionals can pursue roles such as server administrator, systems administrator, or data centre technician. With experience and additional certifications like CompTIA Linux+, Cloud+, or Security+, they can advance to positions such as IT infrastructure engineer, cloud systems engineer, or network operations centre (NOC) manager. Over time, this can lead to senior roles like IT operations manager or solutions architect.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.