SK0-005
CompTIA Server+
Available now
The CompTIA Server+ Certification is an intermediate certification that covers the installation and configuration of server operating systems. In addition to the configuration of a server operating system, this title also covers the practical application of creating scripts and creating and managing backup solutions. Providing practical skills to manage a server infrastructure on-premise, in the cloud or a hybrid infrastructure.
This title is not a vendor-specific certification and provides hands-on experience on Windows Server 2019, 2022, Alma Linux, and Ubuntu server operating systems.
The Server+ Practice Lab’s primary focus is the practical application of the CompTIA exam objectives, and theory objectives will not be covered in much detail, providing a hands-on practical lab experience.
Lab Guides
- Server Operating Systems Installation Methods
- Server Network Infrastructure Configuration
- Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features
- Server Identity and Access Management
- Deploying and Managing Server Storage
- Implementing a Backup and Restore Solution
- Automation of Server Administration using Scripts
- Server Virtualization Concepts
- Configuring Server High Availability
- Server and Application Hardening Techniques
- Server Hardware Components
- Securing a Physical Server Infrastructure
- Server Hardware Maintenance
- Server Licensing Concepts
- Data Security Concepts
- Troubleshooting Server Storage Related Issues
- Server Operating Systems Troubleshooting Techniques
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
Learning pathways
This is the Product Learning Pathway:

Relevant roles
- Server Administrator
- Server Support Engineer
- Systems Administrator
Learning outcomes
- Server Hardware Installation and Management
- Server Administration
- Security and Disaster Recovery
- Troubleshooting
What's included
- 12 months' access to Practice Labs CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 title.
- Access to multiple lab devices
- Practice exercises with step-by-step instructions to complete
- A split screen platform where students can read the instructions set and perform the tasks at the same time
- Multiple choice questions throughout to assess what you have learnt.
- Screenshot assessment tools
Lab topology
PL_SK0-005- PLABDC01 – (Windows Server 2019 – Domain Controller)
- PLABDM01 – (Windows Server 2022 – Domain Member Server)
- PLABWIN10 – (Windows 10 – Domain Member Workstation)
- PLABALMA – (Alma Linux 8.7 – Stand-alone Linux Workstation)
- PLABUBUNTU – (Linux Ubuntu – Stand-alone Linux Server)
PL_N10-008
- PFSENSE – (Virtual Firewall)
- PLABDC01 – (Windows Server 2019 – Domain Controller)
- PLABDM01 – (Windows Server 2019 – Domain Member)
- PLABKALI – (Kali 2021.1 – Standalone Server)
- PLABWIN10 – (Windows 10 – Domain Member)
- PLABWEB01 – (Windows Server 2019 – Standalone Server)
