Server+ Certification
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The CompTIA Server+ exam verifies the core knowledge for server technicians. The latest version SK0-003 was released in 2009.
Exam Details
[edit | edit source]The criteria for the 2009 exam are as follows:
| Domain | Percentage of exam |
|---|---|
| System Hardware | 21 |
| Software | 19 |
| Storage | 14 |
| IT Environment | 11 |
| Disaster Recovery | 11 |
| Troubleshooting | 24 |
| Total | 100 |
Server Hardware
[edit | edit source]Form Factor
[edit | edit source]Rack-mounted servers are manufactured to a standard unit height, where one unit (1U) is 1.75 inches.
Cooling
[edit | edit source]Processors
[edit | edit source]Some system boards may have mounts for more than one processor. Each processor may have more than one core, which executes the instructions of a program.