CompTIA Server+
A vendor-neutral server credential covering server architecture, administration, storage, security, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
Overview
CompTIA Server+ validates practical skills for installing, administering, securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers in data centers, server rooms, and hybrid environments. It is vendor-neutral and covers hardware, server administration, security, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
- Recommended experience
- CompTIA recommends A+ certification or equivalent knowledge plus about two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment.
- Estimated study time
- 80–140 hours
- Target job roles
- Systems AdministratorServer AdministratorData Center TechnicianInfrastructure AdministratorIT Operations Specialist
Exam Details
CompTIA Server+ Certification Exam
- Exam code
- SK0-005
- Number of exams
- 1
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Question count
- Up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
- Delivery method
- Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Price
- Pricing varies by country or region; verify current CompTIA pricing
Skills and Domains
Server Hardware Installation and Management
18%Server hardware, storage, power, physical installation, upgrades, and hardware-management concepts.
Server Administration
30%Server operating systems, networking, high availability, virtualization, scripting, licensing, and administration.
Security and Disaster Recovery
24%Server security, access control, data protection, backups, disaster recovery, and physical/environmental security.
Troubleshooting
28%Systematic troubleshooting of server hardware, storage, operating systems, networks, security, and performance.
Study Resources
CompTIA Server+ Certification
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official certification overview and registration information.
View resourceCompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Exam Objectives
Official resourceOfficial Guide · Free
Official SK0-005 exam objectives and domain blueprint.
View resourceCompTIA Continuing Education Renewal Options
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official CompTIA renewal pathways and CE guidance for current CE credentials.
View resourceRenewal
- Validity period
- 3 years for credentials earned on or after October 1, 2025
- Renewal method
- Use CompTIA Continuing Education and current approved renewal methods.
- Notes
- Server+ credentials earned before October 1, 2025 were issued as Good-for-Life credentials. Credentials earned on or after October 1, 2025 participate in the CE program and require renewal every three years.
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