CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 - Release Date May 2021 - Course Overview

Sep 20, 2026

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CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) is a global certification focused on the hands-on installation, management, and troubleshooting of server environments across data centers and on-premise or hybrid deployments. It emphasizes secure administration through server hardening, security controls, and practical recovery concepts including disaster recovery, high availability, and backups. Recommended prerequisites include CompTIA A+ and at least 18 months of IT experience, with exam release May 2021 and CE requirements marked as not required.

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Exam Information

Release Date, Language, and CE

Prerequisites

Skills & Competencies

Server Hardware Installation & Management

Troubleshooting and Administration

Security & Disaster Recovery

Top Job Roles

Official Learning Resources

Guides and Instructor/Student Training

Course Overview

Lesson Overview

A CAREER IN INFRA SAT RUC TURE COMPTIA CERTIFICATIONS SERVER+ SK0-005 CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that 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 \#
SK0-005 | | --- | | RELEASE DATE
May 2021 | | LANGUAGE
English | | CE REQUIRED?
No | | PREREQUISITES
Recommended CompTIAA+ and at least 18 months of IT experience. | PURCHASE SERVER+ HERE BUY NOW (US) BUY NOW (OTHER COUNTRIES) SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Server Hardware Installation & Management Troubleshooting Server Administration Security & Disaster Recovery 30% 24% 18% 28% VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES Top Server+ Job Roles • Systems Administrator • Data Center Technician • Server Administrator • Network Administrator • Field Service Technician or Engineer • IT Technician • Data Center Engineer Organizations that contributed to the development of CompTIA Server+ • Microsoft • Wells Fargo • AECOM • General Mills • U.S. Navy How does CompTIA Server+ Compare? Find out how CompTIA Server+ compares to the leading certification programs. COMPARE COMPTIA SERVER+ OFFICIAL LEARNING RESOURCES Overview The Official CompTIA Server+ Guides (SK0-005) are rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Server+ Instructor and Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and manage server hardware and server operating systems; implement proper server hardening and security controls; successfully troubleshoot common server problems; demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high-availability, and backup concepts; and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing PURCHASE SERVER+ HERE BUY NOW (US) BUY NOW (OTHER COUNTRIES) Key Features & Benefits Robust Assessment Integrate Active Learning Alignment and Consistency Across Book and Assessment Instructor Resources Course-specific delivery tips Facilitator notes Solutions to activities and discussions PowerPoint slides Presentation planners Student Resources eBook Course files Videos Assessment PowerPoint slides Solutions to activities and discussions CompTIA Server+ SK0-004 44 COURSE OVERVIEW CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certifies individuals who securely administer physical and virtual servers. This exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to: • Install, configure and manage server hardware and server operating systems • Implement proper server hardening and security controls • Successfully troubleshoot common server problems • Demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high availability and backup concepts Student Guide Lesson Overview 1 Understanding Server Administration Concepts 2 Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing 3 Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts 4 Managing Physical Assets 5 Managing Server Hardware 6 Configuring Storage Management 7 Installing and Configuring an Operating System 8 Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations 9 Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks 10 Managing Data Security 11 Managing Service and Data Availability 12 Decommissioning Servers VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS INTEGRATED LEARNING PRODUCTS CERTMASTER LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS Learners experience both knowledge acquisition and hands-on skills attainment through a single login and seamless workflow. Additionally, organizations who purchase the integrated course will be able to review student and group lab scores in the CertMaster Learn Boost Dashboard and hold students accountable for lab work. Purchase Serv

FAQs

What does the CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certification validate?

It validates practical skills for installing, managing, and troubleshooting servers in data centers and on-premise or hybrid environments.

What are the prerequisites for Server+ SK0-005?

CompTIA A+ is recommended, along with at least 18 months of IT experience.

Which topic areas does the Server+ course cover?

It covers server administration concepts, virtualization and cloud computing, physical and network security, storage management, OS installation, troubleshooting, administrative tasks, data security, service availability, and decommissioning servers.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret