CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the skills required to install, manage, and troubleshoot server hardware and software technologies in physical and virtualised environments. It covers server architecture, storage, networking, security, and disaster recovery — and is an essential credential for server administrators, data centre technicians, and IT infrastructure professionals.

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What is CompTIA Server+?

Who Should Take This Course?

Server administrators and data centre technicians
IT professionals managing physical and virtual server environments
Systems engineers supporting enterprise infrastructure
Helpdesk technicians progressing to server administration
IT professionals preparing for cloud certifications (Cloud+)
Network engineers expanding into server infrastructure

What You Will Learn in the SK0-005 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Server Hardware Installation and Management

Install and manage server hardware components and form factors.

Server form factors: rack, tower, blade, modular
CPU, RAM, and storage installation and configuration
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 — selection and configuration
Remote management: IPMI, iDRAC, iLO, IMM

Server Administration

Configure and manage server operating systems and services.

Windows Server and Linux server administration
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file services
Virtualisation: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V configuration
Server roles, features, and service management

Security

Implement server security controls and hardening measures.

Server hardening: patching, unnecessary services, accounts
Physical security: access controls, environmental monitoring
Data security: encryption, data-at-rest and in-transit
Authentication: MFA, smart cards, and certificate services

Storage

Configure and manage enterprise storage technologies.

Storage types: DAS, NAS, SAN architecture
Fibre Channel and iSCSI SAN configuration
Storage provisioning: thin, thick, and dynamic
Backup strategies: full, incremental, differential, snapshots

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve server hardware and software issues.

POST errors, hardware failure diagnostics
Operating system boot failures and recovery
Performance monitoring: CPU, RAM, disk, network
Disaster recovery: RTO, RPO, and failover procedures

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

CompTIA A+ or equivalent experience recommended
18–24 months of server hardware and OS administration experience
Basic networking knowledge helpful

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the SK0-005 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	CompTIA Server+
Exam Code	SK0-005
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
Total Questions	Maximum 90 questions
Passing Score	750 (out of 900)
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Language	English, Japanese
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Server hardware, administration, security, storage, and troubleshooting
Exam Registration	CompTIA Store or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	No waiting period for 1st retake; 14 days for subsequent retakes
Certification Validity	3 years (30 CEUs required for renewal)