Synopses & Reviews
CompTIA, the A+, Network+, Server+, i-Net+ – and the vast array of other pluses – certification outfit has revised its certification program for the hard-working network technician with an excellent general knowledge of networks and internetworking technologies. However, unlike other networking certifications, such as MCSE, CNE, or CCNA, Network+ covers all kinds of general network technology knowledge and practices, instead of revolving around just the brand-specific stuff. Apple, Microsoft, Novell, and other manufacturers and their products are included on the Network+ test, making it the true measure of a networking technician's overall grasp of networking and internetworking technology.
Obviously, you're considering Network+ certification for one of the following reasons:
- You're planning to become Network+ certified no matter what, but you don't quite know how to achieve your goal.
- You know how valuable Network+ certification is to a network technician's career and advancement.
- You're wondering just what Network+ certification is all about.
- You think that reading a Dummies book on the topic would be a fun and entertaining way to learn about computer networks and their components.
If you fit into any of these categories, then Network+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the book for you!
This updated edition is a no-nonsense reference and study guide for the Network+ certification exam. It focuses on the areas likely to be on the exam, plus it gives you a little background information here and there to help you understand some of the more complex concepts and technologies. The focus is to prepare you for the Network+ exam – and not to give you a long and drawn-out dissertation on networking technologies.
Here's just a sampling of what you'll find covered in Network+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition:
- An overview of the exam, with explanations of basic terminology you'll find on the exam
- Networking basics you'll need to know, including tools and hardware, operating systems, and client software
- The OSI model: Putting a network together and testing your network
- Understanding TCP/IP protocols: Addressing, configuration, and utilities
- Network security and administration
- Preventing network problems and troubleshooting problems when they arise
- Top Ten lists on test day tips and online resources
You'll also find a CD-ROM full of Dummies test prep tools, plus trial versions of shareware programs geared toward preparing you for the Network+ certification exam, including Network+ Prep and PREP! For Network+. There's also a sample test at the back of the book so that you can test your knowledge.
So if you're ready to take the Network+ plunge, Network+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you become certified in no time – and you may even have a little fun along the way!
Synopsis
CompTIA, the consortium of industry technology leaders, has certified thousands of people through its A+ exam. Many will want to pursue the Network+ certification, too. This guide gives readers what they need to know in a single, easy-to-use book. Categories include planning a customer's job, designing, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting the network.
Synopsis
All the Rewards in Half the Time! Score big with the exclusive 10-point Dummies Edge! Complete with a CD-ROM loaded with exam questions written just for this book by CompTIA certified experts, Network+
Certification For Dummies
®brings you everything you need to pass the exam and make every second count! 100s of Practice Questions on CD-ROM
- Dummies Test Engine Our exclusive test engine generates custom or random exams on demand
- QuickLearn Game: Outpost Have fun while you build your test-taking skills with this new sci-fi adventure game
- Network+ Selftest PEP General practice test from Self Test Software
- Network + ExamPrep Preparation test for Network+ Certification from Super Software, Inc.
The 10-Point Dummies Edge
- Study with CompTIA-certified experts who know their subject inside and out
- Use Quick Assessments to find out what you know or don't know
- Master the real-world skills tested on the exam The Dummies Way
- Cut through the jargon and answer questions faster
- Spot and avoid test traps look for our Instant Answer icons
- Take a study break with our exclusive QuickLearn game
- Practice with 100s of unique questions just like the ones on the exam
- Create multiple test-taking scenarios with our customizable test engine
- Visit Dummies.com for test questions and resources
- Do a last-minute DummiesCram with the Dummies Cheat Sheet
System Requirements: PC with 486 processor or faster running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4.0 or later; 16MB RAM; CD-ROM drive, double speed (2x) or faster. (Separate system requirements apply to the QuickLearn Game. Please see "About the CD Appendix" for details)
About the Author
Study with the Experts! Ron Gilster (Network+, A+, MBA, and AAGG) has been operating, programming, and repairing computers for more than 30 years, and networking them for over 13 years. Ron has extensive experience in training, teaching, and consulting in computer-related areas, having spent more than 10 years as a college-level instructor in A+, CCNA, MCSE, and MOUS programs. He is the author of A+ Certification For Dummies®, plus several books on computer literacy, information literacy, and programming.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: About the Network+ Examination.
Chapter 1: The Network+ Certification Examination.
Chapter 2: The Network+ Exam and Some Basic Terminology.
PART II: The Basics of Networking Technology.
Chapter 3: The Essentials of Networking.
Chapter 4: Networking Basics.
Chapter 5: Network Operating Systems.
Chapter 6: Network Media Primer.
PART III: The Layers of the OSI Model.
Chapter 7: The OSI Model.
Chapter 8: The Physical Layer.
Chapter 9: The Data Link Layer.
Chapter 10: The Network Layer.
Chapter 11: The Transport Layer.
PART IV: Working with TCP/IP.
Chapter 12: TCP/IP Protocols and Addressing Basics.
Chapter 13: TCP/IP Addressing and Configuration.
Chapter 14: TCP/IP Utilities.
PART V: Remote Connectivity and Security.
Chapter 15: Remote Connectivity and Protocols.
Chapter 16: Security.
PART VI: Networking Management.
Chapter 17: Installing a Network.
Chapter 18: The Network and the Environment.
Chapter 19: Network Administration.
PART VII: Maintaining and Supporting the Network.
Chapter 20: Maintaining the Network.
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting the Network.
Chapter 22: Network Troubleshooting Tools.
PART VIII: Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Test Day Tips.
Chapter 24: Ten Really Great Web Sites for Study Aids.
PART IX: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Sample Test.
Appendix B: About the CD.
Index.
Hungry Minds End-User License Agreement.
Installation Instructions.
Book Registration Information.