For courses in Net+ Certification. The Marcraft/Prentice Hall NETWORK+ Certification Course is a superbly illustrated theory text and hands-on lab guide designed to prepare students and technicians for the "Computing Technology Association's" Network + certification exam, Microsoft's Networking Essentials exam, and/or the ETA's (Electronics Technicians Association) "Certified Network Systems Technician" (CNST) certification exam.
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The Network+ certification is a company-neutral, industry-wide recognition of computer networking knowledge. It is a logical next step from the A+ certification (the standard for computer service technicians), as well as a path for entering into a networking career.
Over 50 leading companies and training organizations, including Marcraft, Novell, Compaq, Digital Equipment, US West Lotus, US Robotics, and the Information Technology Training Association (ITTA), support this industry-wide Network+ certification program.
The Marcraft Network Certification Course is a superbly illustrated theory text and hands-on lab guide designed to prepare students and technicians for the Computing Technology Industry Association's Network+ certification exam, Microsoft® Networking Essentials™ exam, and/or the ETA's (Electronics Technicians Association) Certified Network Systems Technician (CNST) certification exam.
The Marcraft program includes hands-on CISCO® router setup and configuration labs. It's an ideal introduction for students planning to enroll in the CISCO® Network Academy program.
Network Knowledge- Operating a Network Management System
- Setting Up Standard Operating Procedures
- Administering the Network
- Planning a Customer's Job
- Maintaining the Network
- Implementing a Change Control System
- Implementing the Installation of a Network
- Managing Support Efforts
- Troubleshooting the Network
- Designing the Network
- Analyzing/Evaluating the Accountability of New Technology
- Developing Documentation and SOPS
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PURPOSE
Marcraft International has been producing certification courseware for different facets of the electronic, computer architecture, computer repair, and IT industry since 1988. This Network+ book has been designed to prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam and prepare them with the necessary tools for grasping the complex technologies of networking computers.
Appropriately, Marcraft's original Network+ Certification Program - Theory and Lab course has changed to reflect the evolving nature of computer networking. The tasks performed by network administrators have changed considerably since the original course was introduced. Networking hardware has advanced and become smarter, and software has been made much more complex and smarter.
NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION
The Network+ Certification exam represents a standard benchmark by which companies, professionals, and students of computer networking can measure their knowledge of the rapid changes taking place in the field of computer networking. This Network+ course has been designed to prepare students to successfully challenge the Network+ certification exam as well as provide a complete training course designed to provide the knowledge base required to establish a career in networking.
The textbook and lab book are intended for anyone interested in pursuing the Network+ certification and contains all of the pedagogical support materials to be used in a classroom environment, but can also be used in a self-study mode by experienced network technicians to prepare for the exam.
Key Revisions
This edition of the Network+ Certification Program has been expanded to include information about all of the new (0/02) objectives. It has been streamlined to more closely follow the CompTIA objectives. Much of the basic information has been combined and/or enhanced with additional technological upgrading.
Key Features
The pedagogical features of this book were carefully developed to provide readers with key content information, as well as review and testing opportunities. A complete Network+ objectives map and Test Tip information boxes are included to help you key in on a Network+ specific materials. Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that provides a systematic preview of the chapter. Also, each chapter concludes with a chapter summary of the points and objectives that should have been accomplished. A complete Network+ objective map provides content directly related to the Network+ Certification exam. Key terms are presented in bold or italics throughout the text. Background Info sections appear throughout the chapters to add in-depth discussions, which can be used as background information.
Network+ Core Hardware Exam/Operating System Technologies Exam Coverage
The locations of Network+ specific materials are identified with a Test Tip marker in the margin that helps students focus on key content that they will be expected to know for the Network+ certification exam. Appendix A provides a comprehensive listing of the Network+ objectives.
Evaluation and Test Material
An abundance of test materials is available with this course. Each chapter contains a 10-question multiple-choice section and a 15-question section of open-ended review questions. Additional Network+ test material can be found on the Interactive CD-ROM that comes with the book. The 10 multiple-choice questions test knowledge of the basic concepts presented in the chapter, while the 15 open-ended review questions are designed to test critical thinking.
Interactive CD-ROM
The Network+ Certification book is accompanied by a comprehensive Network+ test bank that is sealed on the back cover of the book. This CD testing material was developed to simulate the Network+ Certification Exam testing process and materials and to allow students to complete practice tests, determine their weak points, and study more strategically.
The ExamGear test engine included on the accompanying CD provides three styles of testing:
- Study Mode – enables you to review questions and check the answers and references from within the test
- Test Mode – simulates the actual fixed-length A+ exams
- Adaptive Mode – enables you to take practice tests in the same adaptive mode that CompTIA eventually converts all of its exams into
During the question review, the correct answer is presented on the screen along with the reference heading where the material can be found in the text. A single mouse click takes you quickly to the corresponding section of the electronic textbook on the CD.
Pedagogical Features
Diagrams and screen dumps are included in each chapter to provide constant visual reinforcement of the concepts being discussed.
Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that establishes a foundation and systematic preview of the chapter. Each chapter concludes with a key points review of its material.
Key terms are presented in bold type throughout the text. These terms work in conjunction with the extensive Glossary at the end of the book. Key thoughts in the chapter are presented in special boxes to call special attention to them.
In general, it is not necessary to move through this text in the same order that it is presented. Also, it is not necessary to teach any specific portion of the material to its extreme. Instead, the material can be adjusted to fit the length of your course. As a matter of fact, practicing IT professionals can use the material in the CD test banks to identify the areas where they need to brush up, and then use the text book to study that material directly.
ORGANIZATION
Chapter 1–Network Topologies and Media provides a focus on the physical aspects of a network detailing the intricacies of how the network is physically arranged as well as the physical infrastructure of the network. Information is presented on the physical infrastructure referred to as the network media, and the physical arrangement is identified with the network topology.
Chapter 2–IEEE 802.x Protocols deals with the standards of the Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer of layer two, the Data Link layer, of the ISO OSI Reference Model. The standards are important to understanding local area networks because nearly all LANs are designed and implemented around the standards. A thorough understanding of these protocols will help you make more sense of protocols and practices used in wide area networks.
Chapter 3–Networking Hardware provides an overview of hardware commonly used with networks, as well as the accompanying wiring infrastructures. Because the Network+ Exam assumes a working knowledge of the basic purpose of networking hardware, it is imperative that networking professionals understand the hardware used in networking.
Chapter 4–ISO OSI Reference Model uses the protocol standards as a tool to measure and describe networking systems. The chapter provides a true understanding of the model that is essential both in understanding internetworking, and in taking the Network+ Certification exam.
Chapter 5–Network Protocols discusses the concepts, technologies, standards, and services that comprise the operations that occur on a network, excluding the wide area arena. The intricacies of the Network and Transport layers are examined with regard to what's broadly called internetwork protocols, and specifically the TCP/IP suite of protocols. The physical interconnect technologies are described, along with the methods for carrying data between LANs using different access methods. In addition, several transport services used to increase the performance of networks are also examined.
Chapter 6–TCP/IP Utilities introduces the various utility commands or network tools that are used for checking network connections to the Internet or between intranets. Also provided are the procedures for using a variety of utility tools.
Chapter 7–Remote Access and Security Protocols deals with the protocols related to remote access services, and the protocols and conventions used in setting up and maintaining a connection between a computer and remote servers. Specific protocols related to security for remote access servers are also described.
Chapter 8–Network Services provides an overview of the most common network services used to name networks and then resolve those names to IP addresses, as well as software management tools, which is the parlance of the Network+ exam. Also there is an overview of how the Internet began, the different areas of the Internet, and why the protocols are relevant and important.
Chapter 9–WAN Technologies deals with what a wide area network is and how interconnections of networks are accomplished.. As the term implies, a wide area network covers a large geographical area and is a network of interconnected networks. The chapter shows that a WAN is like the Internet, which is a true network of networks, and how those networks are connected together.
Chapter 10–Operating Systems offers an overview of operating system software, including specific configuration settings. Ass required by the Network+ Exam configuration and troubleshooting of TCP/IP parameters on client computers, instructions are included for configuring the most common networking protocols. Configuration of a variety of operating systems is considered and performed to provide a true understanding of what is needed.
Chapter 11–Network Systems introduces basic concepts of data communications by defining common terms and describing equipment fundamental to the industry. Some of the more common standards and protocols are introduced along with characteristics common...
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A few more updates and corrections are needed.,
By Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Network+ Certification & Lab Manual Package (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)
With the networking classes I teach I am always looking for new books and material to give to the students. I want a book that has both information as well as lab exercises to make the learning process both enjoyable and informative. The book and lab manual combination do a decent job, but there are a few updates needed.
The book does cover all the objectives, it has exam tips, exam questions and review questions in each chapters which make it a good book so far. I found no labs in the book, and while there is a lab manual, there should still be exercises in the book, also there were no answers to the review questions.
The lab manual has 34 labs, while this is fair amount, more is always better. Also this manual should be combined into the big book. The cd included uses the Exam Gear testing engine, which I found to be fairly respectable.
One pleasant surprise was the router program which you can use for the CCNA exam. The book covers both the Network+ and CSNT exams making this a useful learning tool. The book can also be used in self study or classroom modes. Make a few updates and this book is certainly well worth looking into.
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