Synopses & Reviews
Networking authority Todd Lammle prepares you for CompTIA's Network+ certificationBestselling author and top networking authority Todd Lammle covers the first major revision to the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005 and thoroughly prepares you for certification in this exciting new edition. You'll get up to speed on essential topics such as network technologies, media and topologies, wireless networking, security, and much more—plus gain valuable insights from the author's decades of experience. Inside, you'll find:
Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical written labs to reinforce critical skills
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
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Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
Synopsis
Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book will provide 100% coverage of the Network+ exam objectives. The book will contain clear and concise information on crucial networking topics. It will include practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience.
It will also include leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards.
Finally, it will provide authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:
Instructor Support Materials, including PowerPoint slides and Question Pool, will be included.
Synopsis
The Deluxe Edition of the bestselling CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, with additional bonus exams and network simulation software
- This hardcover edition includes Sybex CompTIA Network+ Virtual Lab network simulator plus four additional bonus exams and 100 additional flashcards
- Over 220,000 network professionals have achieved the Network+ certification since its inception, second only to the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification
- Fully updated for the first revision of the exam since 2005; contains concise information on security essentials and standards, using practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
- Covers key exam topics including network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security
Todd Lammle, CCSI, CCNA, Network+ (Boulder, CO) is the leading networking expert. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies for more than 25 years, and is President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Todd is the bestselling author of the popular CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, with over 200,000 copies in print.
Synopsis
The most comprehensive, up-to-date study guide for the CompTIA Network+ exam
With this study guide, bestselling author Todd Lammle thoroughly covers the first revision of the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005. As the leading non-vendor-specific networking certification, the Network+ designation is sought by IT professionals who want to enhance their skills by learning the foundation-level tools of network administrators that are endorsed by industry leaders throughout the world.
- Contains clear and concise information on crucial networking topics, including practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
- Thoroughly covers key exam topics including network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security
- Includes leading-edge exam preparation software, with a test engine and electronic flashcards, as well as a discount on the purchase of online exams from SybexTestSuccess.com
Todd Lammle, CCSI, CCNA, Network+ (Boulder, CO) is the leading networking expert. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies for more than 25 years, and is President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Todd is the bestselling author of the popular CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, with over 200,000 copies in print.
Synopsis
Bestselling author Todd Lammle thoroughly covers this first revision of the CompTIA Network+ exam since 2005. Using his one-of-a-kind conversational style, Todd gives you clear and concise information on crucial networking topics through practical examples and insights drawn from his real-world experience. This Study Guide thoroughly covers all exam objectives for the CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-004), including key topics such as network technologies, media and topologies, devices, management, tools, and security. Along with the book you get a CD-ROM featuring a custom test engine with chapter review questions, two practice exams, flashcards, and the book as a searchable PDF.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
About the Author
Todd Lammle, CCNA, Network+, is the authority on networking. He has been involved in computers and networking with Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. Todd is President of GlobalNet Training, Inc., a networking integration and training firm based in Dallas. He is also the bestselling author of numerous Cisco books, including the popular CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, with over 200,000 copies in print. You can reach him through his website at www.lammle.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Assessment Test.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Networks.
Chapter 2 The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications.
Chapter 3 Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards.
Chapter 4 The Current Ethernet Specifications.
Chapter 5 Networking Devices.
Chapter 6 Introduction to Internet Protocol (IP).
Chapter 7 IP Addressing.
Chapter 8 IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT.
Chapter 9 Introduction to IP Routing.
Chapter 10 Routing Protocols.
Chapter 11 Switching and Virtual LANs (VLANs).
Chapter 12 Wireless Technologies.
Chapter 13 Authentication and Access Control.
Chapter 14 Network Threats and Mitigation.
Chapter 15 Physical and Hardware Security.
Chapter 16 Wide Area Networks.
Chapter 17 Command-Line Tools.
Chapter 18 Software and Hardware Tools.
Chapter 19 Network Troubleshooting.
Chapter 20 Management, Monitoring, and Optimization.
Appendix A Subnetting Class A.
Appendix B About the Companion CD.
Glossary.
Index.