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
The Network+ certification from CompTIA, designed to certify the knowledge of networking technicians, continues to gain popularity. Sybex's Network+ Study Guide, Deluxe Edition is the only self-study package for the Network+ exam (#N10-002) that combines comprehensive instructional material with sophisticated network and operating system simulation software. And it comes to you at a tremendous value (less than the retail value of the simulation software alone)! With this premium product, you get the leading CAQC approved Network+ Study Guide which provides in-depth coverage of all official objectives plus two valuable CDs. One CD includes advanced testing software with four bonus exams, as well as electronic flashcards for both PCs and Palm devices. The other CD contains a fully functional Virtual Lab (33 hands-on labs and 33 review labs) that simulates a network environment consisting of Windows, NetWare, Linux and Unix servers, hosts, and clients.


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
If you're serious about getting your Network+ certification and advancing your career in the field of networking , then here's the book you need. This Deluxe Edition of the best-selling Network+ Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on essential hardware- and OS-related tasks Expert insight into real-world implementation of networking technologies Leading-edge exam preparation software, including the Network+ Virtual Lab, as well as Sybex's custom testing engine, electronic flashcards, and the entire book in PDF Authoritative coverage of all domains for the Network+ exam Media and topologies Network implementation Protocols and standards Network Support This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students have a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students judge their learning comprehension and readiness for the certification exam. Featured on the CDs Hands-on Labs allow you to create a virtual network, access hardware and operating system interfaces, and practice configuration and management tasks. Additional Review Labs offer you an extra study tool to help reinforce your networking knowledge. Test your understanding of key exam topics with advanced testing software loaded with hundreds of sample exam questions. In addition to the Chapter Review Tests, there are four more bonus exams, a set of electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm handhelds, and a fully searchable electronic version of this book.


About the Author
David Groth, is the author of the best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide. He holds many technical certifications from CompTIA, including Network+, Microsoft, and Novell. Todd Lammle, author of the best-selling book CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, is one of the most foremost experts on LAN/WAN installation, configuration, and administration. William Tedder, president of Interactive Designs Group Inc., is the person responsible for the intuitive, easy-to-use, and effective interface of the CCNP Virtual Lab.

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