The Network+ Study Guide explains all you need to know about computer networking to pass CompTIA's Network+ exam. The book covers the fundamentals of local area networks (LANs), the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) network model, and network operating systems (including NetWare, Windows NT, and to a lesser degree Unix variants). Readers will find considerable coverage of the TCP/IP protocol suite, including some of the utility programs used to configure it locally and remotely. There's also a lot of "softer" material about the duties of a network administrator, good troubleshooting practices, and the issues involved in network security. Organized to match CompTIA's stated objectives for the Network+ exam, this guide will prepare you for that test as well as Microsoft's Networking Essentials exam (70-058).

The presentation style is dense with prose, and tables are inserted where there are options or variations to memorize. More and larger conceptual diagrams would make this book better, since networking concepts are sometimes hard to grasp. There are quite a few stepped procedures though--most of them geared toward networked Windows machines. Each chapter concludes with a selection of multiple-choice review questions, the answers to which appear--without discussion, unfortunately--in an appendix. Additional questions appear in a drill program on the companion CD-ROM. --David Wall


Book Description
--A new and updated edition covering CompTiA's revised 2002 exam objectives for Network+ . --CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum) approved! --David Groth, author of the best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide, leads you through all the exam objectives and practical exercises with real world scenarios. --The CD contains test-prep software with two bonus exams and electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm device.


Book Info
Explains all you need to know about computer networking to pass CompTIA's Network+ exam. Covers the fundamentals of local area networks (LANs), the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) network model, and network operating systems. Also covers the TCP/IP protocol suite. CD-ROM included.


From the Publisher
The revised Network+ exam goes live on January 31, 2002, and our new Network+ Study Guide, 3rd edition, is what you need to approach the exam with confidence. The previous editions have been critically acclaimed and recognized by many as the leading Network+ book on the market, and author David Groth has done another excellent job updating this edition for the new Network+ exam objectives. We're also excited to note that the cover of this book sports the new CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum) logo. In a comprehensive review conducted by Procert Labs, the Network+ Study Guide, 3rd edition, scored a 4.5 out of 5! If you're looking to enhance your resume with the leading vendor-neutral networking certification, this is definitely the book for you. Neil Edde Associate Publisher, Certification Sybex, Inc.


From the Back Cover
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Network+ exam. This proven Sybex Study Guide provides: * In-depth coverage of every exam domain-all the information you need * Practical information on essential networking tasks * Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD * Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a custom testing engine and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all Network+ exam domains: * Media and topologies * Protocols and standards * Network implementation * Network support


About the Author
David Groth is President and Chief Consultant of Devarim Inc., of Fargo, North Dakota. He is the author of the best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide from Sybex, as well as the I-Net+ Study Guide. Groth holds many technical certifications, including Network+, A+, I-Net+, MCP, and CNI.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The new edition of this Network+ bestseller is completely updated for CompTIA's latest exam tweaks. It covers it all: fundamental concepts, TCP/IP protocols and troubleshooting utilities, network installations and upgrades, remote access, security, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Comes with a complete PDF copy, plus bonus electronic flashcards for PC and Palm. Who says you can't take it with you?

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Network+ Certification Is Your Key to Better Job Opportunities and the Network+ Study Guide is the comprehensive resource you need to prepare for—and pass—this all-important exam. Inside, a networking expert who helped develop the test teaches you everything you need to know, linking all his instruction to specific exam objectives and equipping you with the knowledge and confidence you need to pass on the first try. Coverage includes: Network topologies Network operating systems NOS clients and directory structures Fault tolerance and high-availability OSI reference model TCP/IP fundamentals TCP/IP addressing and configuration TCP/IP suite utilities Networking hardware and components Networking media and connectors Bridging and routing Remote connectivity Network security Network installation Network maintenance and support Troubleshooting networks, servers, and clients

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