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      Server Technologies

      Overview & Foundation

      Overview
      What Is A Network
      Peer to Peer vs. Server Centric
      Server Categories
      Server Roles Pt.1
      Server Roles Pt.2
      Server Roles Pt.3
      Server Roles Pt.4
      Server Roles Pt.5

      Network Components

      Overview of Network Components
      Processors & Clock Speed
      Processor Cache
      Symetric Multiprocessing
      Buses Overview
      Memory Buses
      System Buses
      System Buses
      Memory Overview & Measurement
      Memory Interleaving
      Memory Types & Form Factors
      Error Checking
      Buffering or Registering
      Disk Subsystem Overview
      IDE/ATA
      SCSI Overview
      SCSI 1/2/3
      New Technologies for Disk Susbsystems
      Network Subsystems Overview
      Ethernet Overview
      10BaseT & 10Base5
      10Base2 & 10Base-F
      Faster Ethernet
      Token Ring
      Wireless Networking
      Network Devices Overview
      Network Interface Cards
      Repeaters
      Bridges
      Switches
      Routers
      Network Protocols
      TCP/IP
      IPX/SPX AppleTalk & DLC
      SNMP & other Agents

      Installation

      Installation Overview
      Verifying Compatibility
      Verifying Power Sources
      Verifying Connectivity
      Verifying Inventory
      Installation Tips Overview
      Electrostatic Discharge
      Avoiding ESD
      Installing Processsors
      Installing Memory
      Installing IDE/ATA Hard Disks
      Installing SCSI Chains
      Installing the Network Subsystem
      Installing Server Racks

      Configuration

      Configuration Overview
      BIOS & Flashing
      RAID Level 0
      RAID Level 1
      RAID Level 5
      NOSs & File Systems
      Network Connectivity
      UPS Configuration
      NOS Updates & Driver Updates
      Service Tools Overview
      SNMP
      Backup Software
      Anti-Virus Software
      System Monitors
      Event Logs
      Performing a Server Baseline
      Documentation

      Upgrading

      Upgrading Overview
      The Upgrade Checklist
      Adding Processors Overview
      Upgrading a Single Processor
      Upgading to Multiple Processors
      Adding Drives
      Adding Memory
      Flashing the BIOS
      Upgrading Adapters
      Adding Peripheral Devices
      Upgrading the UPS

      Proactive Maintenance

      Proactive Maintenance Overview
      Backups Overview
      Incremental Backups
      Differential Backups
      Creating a Baseline
      How SNMP Works
      Physical Housekeeping
      Verifying Hardware & Remote Notification

      Environment

      Environment Overview
      Types of Environments
      Controlling Temp/Humidity/Air Quality
      Power Issues Overview
      Spikes/Surges/Sags/Brownouts & Blackouts
      Surge Suppressors & Line Conditioners
      Uninterruptible Power Supplies
      Fire Suppression & Flood Control
      Electrostatic Discharge
      Physical Security

      Troubleshooting

      Troubleshooting Overview
      Methodology
      Questioning Techniques
      Using Your Senses
      Task Manager
      Windows NT Diagnostics
      Event Viewer & Computer Managment Tools
      TCP/IP Utilities Overview
      Ping/Ipconfig & Tracert
      Netstat & Nbtstat
      Netdiag & NSLookup

      Disaster Recovery

      Fault Tolerance Overview
      RAID & Redundancy
      Clustering
      Hot Swap/Warm Swap/Hot Spares
      Disaster Recovery Plan
      Types of Backup Hardware & Software
      Restoring Servers & Physical Components

      Preparing To Take & Pass The Test

      Preparation for the Test
      The Day of the Tests

      Credits

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