Acing the Network+ Certification Exam [Paperback]

Patrick Regan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0131121685 | ISBN-13: 978-0131121683

For Introduction to Networking and/or Local Area Networks courses and preparatory courses for Network + (Net+) Certification. An introduction to local area networks, this book is intended to prepare a student to take and pass the CompTIA's Network+ exam. Starting with the OSI model, going through the popular network protocols, technology, and services, this book covers the three most popular network operating systems--Microsoft Windows Servers, Novell NetWare and Linux--so that students can have an introduction to all three and have the ability to compare and contrast them. With an emphasis on troubleshooting throughout, topic coverage is in-depth.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This easy-to-understand book provides readers with the complete knowledge to easily pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. It discusses the fundamental concepts of networking, starting with building a simple LAN by connecting the PCs with wiring and topology; the OSI model and WAN technology; and network security and disaster prevention and recovery.

Major topics include:

• Loading and running the various network operations systems-Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare
• Configuring the appropriate protocols—TCP/IP, IPX/SPX. NetBIEU/NETBIOS, and AppleTalk
• Enabling common network services—DNS, WINS, DHCP, Web server, FTP services, file sharing, print sharing, email, remote access, and directory services

Key Features:

• Real-world examples motivate interest.
• Built-in, hands-on exercises provide accessible, easy-to-grasp presentation.
• End-of-section questions and interactive practice exams prepare users to take the Network+ certification exam.
• The ReviewMaster Tutorial CD provides practice test questions that simulate the actual certification test.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

There is no doubt that the world of computers and networking is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that requires constant learning and retraining. A person who learns how to fix computers and administer a network must be familiar with new and old technology to become effective and to be able to adapt to this world.

This book has several objectives. First, it prepares you to take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Second, it prepares you to excel within the network environment.

This book is intended as an introduction to local area networks, starting with the OSI model and going on through the popular network protocols, technology, and services. The book does not focus on one specific network operating system, but instead covers the three most popular network operating systems: Microsoft Windows Servers, Novell NetWare, and Linux. This gives you an introduction to all three and allows you to compare and contrast them. To reinforce key concepts, there are questions at the end of the chapters and several lab exercises throughout the book. In addition, the book lists important websites that will allow you to go beyond the text to find more information when you encounter problems.

As you go through the book, you will notice that a lot of information is repeated. This gives instructors the option to teach some chapters out of sequence if they desire. In addition, I have found that the best way to teach (and learn) this material is to repeat the information several times and to combine it with hands-on exercises.

To use this book, you should be A+ certified or have equivalent knowledge and have a general understanding of Microsoft Windows, including file management and the control panel.

I would like to thank the following reviewers for their invaluable input: Phillip Davis, Del Mar College, TX; Sam Guccione, Eastern Illinois University; Jeffrey L. Rankinen, Pennsylvania College of Technology; and Rob Robertson, Southern Utah University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press (June 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131121685
• ISBN-13: 978-0131121683
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,485,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Patrick Regan has been a PC technician and network administrator/engineer for the past 12 years. He has also taught many computer and networking technology classes at Sacramento local colleges (Heald Colleges and Institute of Technology), conducted considerable formal and informal training while an IT administrator (Heald Colleges) and a product support engineer for the Intel Corporation's customer service, and participated in and led many projects (Heald Colleges and Intel). For his teaching accomplishments, he received the Teacher of the Year award from Heald Colleges; in addition, he received several recognition awards from Intel. Currently, he holds many certifications, including Microsoft's MCSE, MCSA, and MCT; COMPTIA's A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Cisco's CCNA; and Novell's CNE.