CompTIA Server+ ensures pros have the skills to work in data centers or cloud environments in 2026.

This HRD Corp Claimable course gives you the hands-on skills required to install, manage, secure and troubleshoot servers, aligned with the CompTIA Server+ exam SK0-005.

  • Why get CompTIA Server+ certified: Earn the globally recognised, vendor-neutral Server+ credential that validates your ability to work across multiple server platforms and boosts your career credibility.
  • Why CompTIA Server+ matters: With organizations in Malaysia and beyond requiring skilled analysts to maintain resilient infrastructure, certified professionals who can secure, optimize and support server environments have a distinct advantage.
  • Who should get CompTIA Server+: System administrators, IT infrastructure engineers, network technicians and support staff with 18–24 months of experience in server or hardware environments ready to upgrade their expertise.

Gain the practical skills, credential and confidence to support today’s infrastructure and tomorrow’s digital transformation.

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Overview

CompTIA Server+ validates the hands on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.

  • CompTIA Server+ certified candidates can work in any environment.
  • It is the only certification not restricted to a single platform.
  • It is the only industry certification that covers the latest server technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting.
  • CompTIA Server+ includes performance-based questions that require the candidate to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to securely deploy, administer and troubleshoot servers.

CompTIA Server+ ensures your IT staff have the skills and competencies necessary to strategically leverage both sides of data centers and cloud environments to deliver a successful infrastructure that meets business objectives.

Skills Covered

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform the duties of a server administrator.

You will:

  • Install physical hardware, configure storage solutions, and perform hardware maintenance for server hardware installation and management.
  • Manage server operating systems, configure network services, implement high availability, and utilize virtualization technologies for effective server administration.
  • Apply server hardening techniques, implement data security measures, and develop disaster recovery and backup strategies to enhance security and disaster recovery.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues related to hardware, software, connectivity, storage, and security through effective troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in your course you should have 18 to 24 months of hands-on experience with installation, configuration, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PC hardware and network operating system issues. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA A+ certification or the equivalent training and experience.

Note that the prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams.

Target Audience

This course is designed for IT professionals such as PC, desktop, and help desk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding Server Administration Concepts

  • Topic 1A: Understand Server Administration Concepts
  • Topic 1B: Understand Troubleshooting Methods
  • Topic 1C: Manage Licenses

Module 2: Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Topic 2A: Understand Virtualization Concepts
  • Topic 2B: Understanding Cloud Concepts
  • Topic 2C: Understand On-Premises versus Cloud Deployment

Module 3: Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts

  • Topic 3A: Understand Physical Security Concepts
  • Topic 3B: Understand Network Security Concepts

Module 4: Managing Physical Assets

  • Topic 4A: Understand Asset Management Concepts
  • Topic 4B: Manage Documentation

Module 5: Managing Server Hardware

  • Topic 5A: Manage the Physical Server
  • Topic 5B: Administer the Server and Storage
  • Topic 5C: Troubleshoot Server Hardware

Module 6: Configuring Storage Management

  • Topic 6A: Manage Storage
  • Topic 6B: Troubleshoot Storage

Module 7: Installing and Configuring an Operating System

  • Topic 7A: Install an Operating System
  • Topic 7B: Configure Storage
  • Topic 7C: Configure Network Settings
  • Topic 7D: Use Scripts to Configure Servers

Module 8: Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations

  • Topic 8A: Troubleshoot an Operating System and Applications
  • Topic 8B: Troubleshoot Network Configurations

Module 9: Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks

  • Topic 9A: Understand Secure Administration Practices
  • Topic 9B: Manage Server Functions
  • Topic 9C: Configure Server Hardening

Module 10: Managing Data Security

  • Topic 10A: Understand Data Security Concepts
  • Topic 10B: Manage Data Security
  • Topic 10C: Troubleshoot Data Security

Module 11: Managing Service and Data Availability

  • Topic 11A: Manage Data Backup and Restore
  • Topic 11B: Manage High Availability
  • Topic 11C: Manage Disaster Recovery

Module 12: Decommissioning Servers

  • Topic 12A: Decommission Servers

Dates & Locations

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July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026

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Exam & Certification

CompTIA Server+.

The Server+ exam covers:

  • Server hardware installation and management
  • Server administration
  • Security and disaster recovery
  • Troubleshooting

Training & Certification Guide

Server+ validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.

  • Exam version: V5
  • Exam series code: SK0-005
  • Launch date: May 18, 2021
  • Number of questions: maximum of 90 questions, multiple choice and performance-based
  • Length of test: 90 minutes
  • Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
  • Recommended experience: CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent knowledge, with two years of hands-on experience in a server environment
  • Languages: English and Japanese
  • Testing options: Pearson VUE testing centers and online testing
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Frequently Asked Questions

With CompTIA Server+, you’ll gain the skills to manage and secure resources across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, enabling you to support your organization’s needs and ensure seamless operations.

Yes, Server+ is worth it if you’re looking to validate your skills in server installation, management, and troubleshooting. It is vendor-neutral and performance-based, making it ideal for professionals working in diverse server environments. Server+ aligns with NICE/DCWF work roles, making it valuable for government and industry-recognized frameworks.

CompTIA Server+ is the only vendor-neutral, performance-based certification that validates technical skills across multiple platforms and server environments. You’ll gain hands-on expertise that aligns with global tech standards, making it ideal for professionals managing multi-vendor server infrastructures.

Server+ is considered an intermediate-level certification. The difficulty depends on your background and experience. This certification is designed for you if you have two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment or equivalent knowledge.

Candidates with prior experience in networking, system administration, or server management will find it easier to prepare for and pass the exam. You can use preparation tools like CertMaster Learn and CertMaster Labs to build the skills you need to succeed.

Server+ is designed for you if you have two years of hands-on experience in a server environment or equivalent knowledge. While it is possible for a beginner to pursue the certification, gaining foundational knowledge through certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+ is recommended.

Server+ prepares you for roles such as systems administrator, network administrator, server technician, data center technician, IT operations specialist, and infrastructure engineer.

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