Although the CompTIA Server+ Certification may not be as well-known as other CompTIA certifications, such as A+, Network+, and Security+, and a few others, it does verify that its holder has the knowledge and understanding of the configurations, operations, and security of network servers and their components. The Server+ certification is intended for IT professionals with two- to four-years of experience working with network servers and computer networks.CompTIA Server+ is a vendor-neutral certification that is at the same level as vendor-specific certifications, such as the Microsoft MCSA Server Administrator and Cisco Systems’CCNA Data Center. Unlike the Microsoft and Cisco certifications, CompTIA Server+ covers a broader base of server and networking fundamental principles, rather than a specific product line.The Server+ exam verifies knowledge and understanding in four specific areas: server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.This book provides informaiton and detail for each of the specific areas identified in the Server+ certification examination’s objectives. The material presented is specific to each of the objective items areas to provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding it requires. This book provides in-depth explanations and discussions for all the concepts measured by the exam. It is written at a level that prepares both the well-experienced and the less-experienced IT professionals to prepare for the successul completion of the Server+ certification exam with a qualifying score.