About This Study Plan
This 30-day study plan breaks the SERVERPLUS (Server+) exam preparation into 4 focused study sessions with 16 actionable tasks. The plan covers all 4 exam domains — Server Hardware Installation and Management, Server Administration, Security and Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting — ensuring complete coverage. Structured 30-day study plan for CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005).
Prerequisites
- A+ hardware knowledge
- 2–3 hours per day
Study Schedule
- Days 1–2: Server architectures, form factors, and rack design
- Days 3–4: CPU, memory types, and expansion cards
- Days 5–6: Power, cooling, and environmental controls
- Day 7: Hardware identification quiz
- Days 8–9: RAID levels, disk types (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
- Days 10–11: SAN/NAS/DAS, protocols (FC/iSCSI/NFS/SMB)
- Days 12–13: OS installation, virtualization, remote management
- Day 14: Storage and admin quiz
- Days 15–16: Physical and network security for servers
- Days 17–18: OS hardening, patching, backup strategies
- Days 19–20: Disaster recovery, BCP, and documentation
- Day 21: Security hardening quiz
- Days 22–23: Hardware, storage, and network troubleshooting
- Days 24–25: Full practice exam #1 + review
- Days 26–27: Full practice exam #2 + weak areas
- Days 28–30: RAID calculation practice, flashcards, and rest
Study Tips
Practice RAID usable capacity calculations for different levels.
Know remote management interfaces and their capabilities.
Understand data center physical infrastructure (PDU, HVAC, fire suppression).
Recommended CompTIA Study Resources
Supplement this study plan with the official CompTIA CertMaster labs and practice tests. Download the free exam objectives PDF from CompTIA's website and use it as a checklist — cross off each objective as you master it. Professor Messer's free video series covers every CompTIA exam objective and is widely regarded as one of the best free resources available.
Ready to Practice?
Put your study plan into action with Server+ practice questions.