Server Concepts
This is a 2-credit Unit at Level 7 intended for candidates undertaking a Computing or IT-related qualification who require an understanding of Network Server Hardware. It is designed to develop an understanding of the issues involved in installing and maintaining network servers. On completion of the Unit you should be able to:
- Plan the installation of a network server.
- Install and configure a network server.
- Upgrade and maintain a network server.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network server problems.
- Plan for network server disaster recovery.
In the first part of the course, you will study installing and configuring a network server, including planning the installation, installing a network server, configuring a network server and testing and documenting a network server configuration.
The second section covers upgrading a network server, including performing backups, adding hardware, upgrading BIOS/firmware, upgrading adapters, peripherals and service tools
THE THIRD SECTION COVERS MAINTAINING A NETWORK SERVER, INCLUDING EVALUATING SERVER PERFORMANCE, PERFORMING HOUSEKEEPING TASKS, CARRYING OUT REMOTE MAINTENANCE, IDENTIFYING PHYSICAL SECURITY ISSUES AND IDENTIFYING SERVER ROOM ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
The fourth section covers troubleshooting network server problems, including identifying network server problems, carrying out server diagnostics and determining server bottlenecks
The final section covers planning for network server disaster recovery, including producing a disaster recovery plan, planning hardware redundancy and describing fault tolerance techniques.
There will be one or more closed-book multiple-choice assessment covering all outcomes. You will be presented with a total of 50 questions and expected to answer 70% of these correctly. You will also be expected to keep a checklist or log book recording the practical tasks you have carried out during the Unit. You must satisfy the requirements for these assessments in order to achieve the unit.
