CompTIA ISS-001 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Intel® Server Specialist Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | ISS-001 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA Server+ |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | $349 USD |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-drop, Multiple-choice, Simulation |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scale 100–900) |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Server+ Resources Intel Server Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | CompTIA ISS-001 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE centers / Online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months of server hardware experience |
CompTIA ISS-001 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Server Architecture and Components | 25% | - Storage subsystems: HDD, SSD, RAID, controllers - Power supply, cooling, and chassis design - Server boards, chipsets, and firmware - Memory types, configurations, and RAS features - Intel Xeon processor families and features |
| Maintenance and Management | 20% | - Remote management tools (IPMI, BMC, Intel RMM) - Server monitoring and health status - Firmware, BIOS, and driver updates - Backup and restore procedures |
| Security and Best Practices | 10% | - Physical and logical security guidelines - Firmware and OS security settings - Access control and authentication |
| Troubleshooting and Diagnostics | 20% | - POST errors and log analysis - Performance bottleneck identification - Hardware fault isolation and replacement - Boot, storage, and network issues |
| Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Network adapter configuration and teaming - RAID array creation and management - Server assembly and hardware installation - Server operating system deployment - BIOS/UEFI setup and configuration |

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