All Episodes
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Episode 44 — GUI-Based Installations — Step-by-Step Interface Deployment
This episode explains how to perform graphical user interface (GUI)-based installations of server operating systems. We walk through each stage of the process, from bo...
Episode 43 — Hardware Compatibility Lists — Verifying OS Support
In this episode, we cover how to use hardware compatibility lists (HCLs) to confirm OS support for all server components. We explain how vendors maintain these lists a...
Episode 42 — Minimum Operating System Requirements — Compatibility Essentials
This episode focuses on the importance of verifying minimum OS requirements before installation. We explain how CPU architecture, RAM, storage space, and firmware comp...
Episode 41 — Domain 2 Overview — Understanding Server Administration
This episode introduces Domain 2 of the CompTIA Server+ exam, which focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to install, configure, and maintain server operating sys...
Episode 40 — Installing Physical Drives — Connection and Mounting Best Practices
This episode covers the procedures and considerations for installing physical drives in a server environment. We explain how to ensure compatibility by checking interf...
Episode 39 — SAN Technologies — iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and FCoE
In this episode, we dive deeper into SAN technologies, focusing on three key methods of block-level storage connectivity. Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iS...
Episode 38 — Shared Storage Concepts — NAS and SAN Environments
This episode introduces network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SAN) as two primary shared storage solutions. We define NAS as file-level storage acc...
Episode 37 — Storage Interface Types — SAS, SATA, eSATA, USB
In this episode, we review the most common storage interface types and their technical characteristics. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is explained as a high-performance, ...
Episode 36 — Hybrid Drives — Blending SSD and HDD Performance
This episode explains how hybrid drives combine solid-state storage with traditional spinning disks to balance performance and capacity. You’ll learn how the SSD porti...
Episode 35 — HDD Technologies — R P M Levels and Drive Selection
This episode details the mechanics and performance metrics of hard disk drives (HDDs), focusing on rotational speed (RPM) as a key factor in read/write performance. We...
Episode 34 — SSD Technologies — Wear Factors and Use Cases
This episode examines the operational characteristics of solid-state drives (SSDs), with a focus on how wear leveling, write endurance, and read/write cycles affect pe...
Episode 33 — Capacity Planning — Forecasting Storage Needs
In this episode, we focus on the process of predicting and allocating sufficient storage capacity for current and future requirements. Candidates will learn how to ana...
Episode 32 — Hardware vs. Software RAID — Performance and Implementation
This episode explains the differences between hardware RAID, which is managed by a dedicated controller, and software RAID, which relies on the host operating system. ...
Episode 31 — RAID Concepts — RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD
This episode introduces the fundamental RAID levels covered in the Server+ exam, detailing how each configuration balances performance, redundancy, and storage capacit...
Episode 30 — Hardware Compatibility Lists — Verifying Server Component Support
This episode covers the use of hardware compatibility lists (HCLs) to ensure that all components in a server build are validated for use with the intended operating sy...
Episode 29 — Interface and Expansion Cards — PCI, USB, SD, and Others
This episode explores the variety of expansion interfaces and cards available to extend server functionality. PCI and PCIe slots accommodate high-performance network a...
Episode 28 — Core Server Components — CPU, GPU, Memory, and Bus Types
This episode examines the critical internal components that define server performance and capabilities. We start with CPUs, covering core count, clock speed, and cache...
Episode 27 — Server Chassis Form Factors — Tower, Rack-Mount, and Blade
In this episode, we review the primary server chassis types and their design trade-offs. Tower servers offer flexibility and standalone deployment, rack-mounted server...
Episode 26 — Network Cable Management — Signal Integrity and Labeling
streamline maintenance. You’ll learn how proper cable routing, bundling, and securing techniques help minimize crosstalk, electromagnetic interference, and physical da...
Episode 25 — High-Speed Interfaces — Gigabit, 10 GigE, SFP, and QSFP
This episode examines high-speed networking interfaces and their roles in modern server connectivity. We compare Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet in terms of th...