Chapter 1 Server Hardware

- Understanding server components (CPU, RAM, storage, etc.)

- Types of server hardware (rack servers, blade servers, tower servers)

- Server scalability and performance considerations

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Servers

- Operating system installation (Windows Server, Linux distributions)

- Server roles and features setup (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)

- Network configuration and IP addressing

Chapter 3 Server Maintenance

- Regular updates and patches

- Performance monitoring and optimization

- Backup and restore procedures

Chapter 4 Storage Technologies and Asset Management

- RAID configurations and disk management

- Storage area networks (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS)

- Inventory management and asset tracking

Chapter 5 Identifying Fault Tolerance Requirements

- Redundancy and high availability concepts

- Fault-tolerant hardware configurations

- Disaster recovery planning

Chapter 6 Securing the Server

- User authentication and access control

- Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention systems

- Encryption and secure communication protocols

Chapter 7 Securing Server Data and Network Access

- Data encryption and data loss prevention (DLP)

- VPN and remote access security

- Security policies and compliance regulations

Chapter 8 Networking and Scripting

- TCP/IP networking fundamentals

- Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation

- Virtual networking and software-defined networking (SDN)

Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery

- Backup strategies and disaster recovery plans

- Failover and failback procedures

- Business continuity planning