Network+ Certification For Dummies [Paperback]

Ron Gilster (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764505459 | ISBN-13: 978-0764505454 | Publication Date: September 15, 1999

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

1. Study with CompTIA-certified experts who know their subject inside and out
2. Use Quick Assessments to find out what you know or don't know
3. Master the real-world skills tested on the exam — The Dummies Way^™
4. Cut through the jargon — and answer questions faster
5. Spot and avoid test traps — look for our Instant Answer icons
6. Take a study break with our exclusive QuickLearn^™ game
7. Practice with 100s of unique questions just like the ones on the exam
8. Create multiple test-taking scenarios with our customizable test engine
9. Visit Dummies.com for test questions and resources
10. 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)

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764505459
• ISBN-13: 978-0764505454
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #997,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ron Gilster was born in Vallejo, California in 1947. Which is the last time he actually lived in any one place for very long at all. Ron began his computing and technology career in 1965 in the Air Force, in which he took refuge from the draft, but ended up a Vietnam vet anyway. Over the years, he has been a punch-card machine operator, a computer programmer, a systems analyst, a database manager, a manufacturing production manager, a consultant for what was then a Big 8 accounting firm, an executive in the audio/visual and telecommunications industry, a college instructor and administrator, and, oh yes, a writer.

Ron has had a number of best-selling books, including his first "A+ Certification for Dummies," "CCNA For Dummies," "Cisco Networking For Dummies," and a dozen more. He lives in Spokane, WA and continues to write at least four books per year; the latest being "MCAS: Exam Guide."

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All you need to pass exam, December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Network+ Certification For Dummies (Paperback)

Hats off to Mr Gilster again. I also used his A+ book which I found excellent. Although N+ is generally an excellent book, I do have a few niggles. It seems that the book was probably rushed out as there are numerous errors including some wrong answers. I was also frustrated to find that although the book claims to be validated by Sento for technical accuracy with updates supposedly at their site, a visit to the site proved otherwise as this book is not registered with them. Once you know the material the errors should be easy to spot as a lot of material is repeated in the different chapters that it relates to. I sat the N+ course which used Wave Tech course material, however, I used Dummies to study for the exam and got 92%. One word of advice, even though Ron says the exam covers only the first 4 OSI layers, know the rest as they turned up as wrong answers on my test.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, January 24, 2000

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Scott A. Huguley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network+ Certification For Dummies (Paperback)

I read this book from cover to cover as my main learning aid for Network+ certification. I passed on my first try with a score of 85%. The author did a great job in the format of the book, chapters are short and point out the important stuff. He pounds the information into your head by summarizing it before going into the detail, and throughout the book he goes over the important stuff again. The end of chapter exams are great as well as the end of book exam. The practice tests on the CD are worth the money alone. I did find some errors but that just helped me to understand those particular areas better. Besides, try to find a book without errors, you won't. Great Book! Highly Reccomend!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Network+ Certification for Dummies, February 22, 2000

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felix26_99 (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network+ Certification For Dummies (Paperback)

Despite at least four or five typeos, the author does a very good job of explaining networking in simple language.

He keeps the chapters short.

The companion cd is very helpful.

This book is much better and $20 cheaper than the New Riders Network+ Study Guide.