Certified - CompTIA Server+

This episode emphasizes the importance of developing strong practical skills to meet the performance-based demands of the CompTIA Server+ exam. We explore how hands-on proficiency allows you to move beyond memorizing concepts and instead apply them in realistic scenarios. You’ll learn how to identify the core tasks frequently tested in lab-style questions, such as configuring RAID arrays, assigning IP addresses, or diagnosing hardware faults. The discussion also covers the value of using both physical equipment and virtualized environments to simulate exam conditions, ensuring you can navigate different server platforms and interfaces with ease.

In the second half, we focus on building a structured hands-on training regimen. This includes setting up practice objectives, recording your troubleshooting steps, and verifying results to mimic the exam’s problem-solving expectations. Examples are provided for creating repeatable exercises that reinforce topics like BIOS configuration, storage provisioning, and VLAN setup. The episode also highlights how documenting your lab work not only improves retention but also builds transferable skills for the workplace. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.