Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (All-in-One) (Hardcover)

by Michael Meyers (Author), Michael Meyers (Author) "CompTIA's Network+ exam has a unique position in the IT industry in that it is one of those certifications that act as a stepping-stone to..." (more)
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Product Description
This is the book to have if you’re considering the Network+ certification. Within its informative pages, best-selling author Mike Meyers provides easy-to-understand coverage of the latest exam objectives. Prepare for the exam with the most complete study guide available. Identify key concepts and tools using informative graphics, use the objectives map to quickly find specific review areas, practice with chapter questions, and obtain need-to-know information with exam tips. The bonus CD-ROM contains a testing engine with questions found only on the CD. Plus, the book makes a great on-the-job reference once you’ve become certified.

From the Back Cover

Get complete coverage of all the material included on the Network+ certification exam--the vendor-neutral standard of competency for networking professionals--inside this comprehensive resource. With full treatment of all the exam topics, as developed by CompTIA, this definitive, dual-purpose tool contains exam objectives at the beginning of each chapter, helpful exam tips, sample questions, and real-world scenarios. Written by the #1 name in professional certification training, this volume serves as both a complete certification study guide and an indispensable on-the-job reference.

Get full details on all exam topics including how to:

• Work within the OSI seven-layer model
• Configure network hardware, topologies, and cabling
• Connect multiple Ethernet components
• Install a structured cable network and a network interface card
• Configure wireless networking hardware
• Work with network protocols--NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP
• Share and access resources, including files and printers
• Interconnect network operating systems--Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/2003, NetWare, Mac OS, UNIX/Linux
• Set up clients and servers for remote Internet access
• Secure your network using firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, authentication, and other methods

Practice Exam Software Included on the CD-ROM:

• Simulated exam with practice questions and answers
• Complete electronic book

About the author: Mike Meyers, A+, Network+, MCP, is the best-selling author of five editions of A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and several other computer books. He is president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (August 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072253452
• ISBN-13: 978-0072253450
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.7 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,698 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Other reviewer not objective., December 9, 2004

By	O. Kosmicki (Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

He can write this book for it, as he is a member of CompTIA he gets information about its objectives before the exam so he CAN have a book for it. I have this book in my possesion and I assure you it is NOT rushed in any way. And useless? How can you possibly say that?

Having asked Mike myself (email) he was almost done with an updated version when the new test was annouced, so very little had to be added to cover the new objectives.

Please, read the book before making such bold accusations that it is worthless. I find it very informative and useful.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, October 13, 2005

By	C. Conn (Bellevue, Wa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book. If you are a beginner to networking this is a great place to start. I disagree that you can pass the Net+ exam with this book only though.

I did not buy the extra exam questions that the author sells. Maybe with those and this book you could pass the exam.

I used this book and Exam Cram to pass my Net + exam. I would suggest using this book, exam cram, and self test to make sure you are ready and know the material.

In this book the self test questions were too easy. They were not even close to what I seen on the exam. Combine this book with other resources and you will be happy.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated & Focuses too much on Windows., March 1, 2007

By	Joseph R. Shelton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book based on the recommendations of recent reviewers. Unfortunately, the contents of this book are outdated. There is very little information on MAC OS X or UNIX in this book. I took the Network + Exam on March 1, 2007 and barely passed with a score of 662. During the exam, I answered approximately 20 questions pertaining to the interconnectivity of OS X and UNIX to other operating systems. This book comes with a 4 practice exams, but these questions are nothing like the questions on the actual exam. I do not recommend this book as a study guide for the Network + Exam.