Overview
CompTIA Server+ is a CompTIA credential. Build expertise in server hardware, software, storage, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. CompTIA sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. CompTIA sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- IT professionals seeking structured Server+ SK0-005 certification preparation through expert-led Server+.
- Systems administrators, server administrators, data center technicians, network operations specialists, infrastructure support professionals, and technical staff responsible for server environments.
- Professionals responsible for server hardware, operating systems, storage, network services, virtualization, high availability, security hardening, backup, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Server Hardware Installation: Racking, Cabling, Power, and Cooling
Install physical server hardware with attention to racking, cabling, power management, and cooling management, Review server room and data center considerations that affect environmental reliability, physical layout, and operational continuity, and Connect installation decisions to maintenance, troubleshooting, performance, safety, and long-term server availability.
- 02
Storage Solutions, RAID, Shared Storage, Capacity Planning, and Maintenance
Deploy and manage storage using RAID levels, shared storage, storage capacity planning, and server storage design considerations, Perform hardware maintenance using out-of-band management, firmware upgrades, hot-swappable components, and maintenance planning, and Analyze how storage and maintenance decisions affect performance, reliability, recoverability, scalability, and operational risk.
- 03
Server Administration: Operating Systems, File Systems, and Network Services
Install server operating systems using appropriate partition types, file systems, and installation methods, Configure network services and settings such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs, and Connect operating system and network service configuration to server functionality, availability, performance, and troubleshooting readiness.
- 04
Server Roles, Monitoring, High Availability, Virtualization, and Cloud Models
Manage server functions including roles, monitoring, data migration, and performance metrics, Support high availability using clustering, load balancing, and failover processes, and Review virtualization concepts such as host versus guest, resource allocation, and cloud models.
- 05
Scripting Basics, Common Server Tasks, Documentation, and Asset Management
Review scripting basics including loops, variables, and common server tasks, Apply asset management practices involving documentation, lifecycle management, and secure storage, and Connect scripting and documentation to repeatable operations, reduced administrative effort, auditability, and lifecycle visibility.
- 06
Security and Disaster Recovery: Data Security and Physical Security
Apply data security concepts including encryption, retention policies, and lifecycle management, Review physical security controls such as access controls, environmental controls, and biometric systems, and Evaluate how data and physical controls protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, and server resilience.
- 07
Identity, MFA, Permissions, Mitigation, Hardening, and Decommissioning
Implement identity and access management practices involving user accounts, multifactor authentication, and permissions, Apply mitigation strategies such as malware prevention, data loss prevention, and SIEM use, and Harden servers through operating system updates, disabling unused services, and host security practices.
- 08
Troubleshooting Hardware, Storage, Operating Systems, Applications, and Patching
Troubleshoot hardware issues involving power, storage failures, connectivity problems, and server hardware symptoms, Troubleshoot software issues involving operating system errors, application issues, and patching failures, and Analyze troubleshooting evidence to isolate root causes and select appropriate corrective action.
- 09
Network Troubleshooting, Security Breaches, Backups, Recovery, and Failover
Troubleshoot network issues involving latency, misconfigurations, connectivity failures, and security breaches, Support disaster recovery through backup strategies, recovery testing, and failover validation, and Connect backup and recovery decisions to business continuity, high availability, and server resilience.
- 10
CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Exam Readiness and Domain Review
Review all four Server+ V5 exam domains: Server Hardware Installation and Management, Server Administration, Security and Disaster Recovery, and Troubleshooting, Prepare for the SK0-005 exam format, including multiple-choice and performance-based questions that assess practical server operations capability, and Reinforce the official skills learned: installing hardware, configuring storage, performing hardware maintenance, managing server operating systems, configuring network services, implementing high availability, utilizing virtualization, applying server hardening, implementing data security, developing backup and disaster recovery strategies, and troubleshooting server issues.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- 90
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Multiple choice and related item types (confirm on the vendor outline)
- Passing score
- 750
- Cost
- Confirm the current U.S. voucher price on CompTIA's store before you buy (often listed in the mid-$300s to low-$400s USD in 2026)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
CompTIA publishes recommended experience on the official exam page. Confirm before you register.
Renewal
Renewal rules for CompTIA Server+ are set by CompTIA. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting aligned with the current CompTIA Server+ V5 SK0-005 exam objectives.
- Systems
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
CompTIA Server+ questions
Is CompTIA Server+ worth it?
CompTIA Server+ is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for CompTIA proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Server hardware installation and management, server administration, security and disaster recovery, and troubleshooting aligned with the current CompTIA Server+ V5 SK0-005 exam objectives., Systems, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is CompTIA Server+?
You get 90 questions in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Multiple choice and related item types (confirm on the vendor outline). Passing score: 750. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. CompTIA publishes recommended experience on the official exam page. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does CompTIA Server+ expire?
Renewal rules for CompTIA Server+ are set by CompTIA. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with CompTIA Server+?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the CompTIA Server+ domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, a free ReadyScore™ so you can see where you stand before class, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the CompTIA Server+ exam cost?
Published pricing for CompTIA Server+: Confirm the current U.S. voucher price on CompTIA's store before you buy (often listed in the mid-$300s to low-$400s USD in 2026). Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the CompTIA Server+ prerequisites?
CompTIA publishes recommended experience on the official exam page. Confirm before you register.
What should I take after CompTIA Server+?
After CompTIA Server+, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.