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CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 · Domain 1: Server hardware installation and management

Hardware components: CPUs and cores, memory types (ECC, registered), expansion cards, fans and hot-swappable parts

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

A server is built from the same kinds of parts as a desktop, but chosen for reliability, capacity and serviceability. Server+ expects you to recognize those parts, know how they differ from consumer versions and know which can be replaced while the server runs.

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