Network + Certification [Hardcover]

Tim Hoffman (Author), Kostya Ryvkin (Author), Dave Houde (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 1999

Designed for technicians with at least 18 months experience, the Computer Technology Industry Association's Network+ exam is the industry's #1 cross-platform networking certification. This in-depth, expert guide gives you all you need to prepare -- and pass your Network+ exam with flying colors! Start with the basics: what networking is, and how it works. Understand today's leading network operating systems, cabling, and connection schemes; then master the fundamentals of both LAN and WAN technologies. The book includes comprehensive TCP/IP coverage, covering configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Learn what you need to know about network administration, remote access, maintenance, troubleshooting, and more! Network+ Certification delivers complete, up-to-date coverage of every exam objective -- with sample A+ Q&As and "study break" reinforcement sections in every chapter. For all computer technicians and support professionals who want to pass the CTIA Network+ exam.

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Introduction

Welcome to Network+. If you are like many IT professionals, you have decided to upgrade your job skills by becoming professionally certified. This book is designed primarily for network professionals preparing for the Computer Technology Industry Association (Comptia) testing program for Network+. Passing this examination is recognition by the computer industry that you have acquired knowledge equivalent to that of networking technicians with 18-24 months experience. The examination covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral network technologies so don't be intimidated by the wide variety of test questions. Keep studying and your efforts will pay off. Who Is This Book For?

This book is designed to provide concise and comprehensive information about networks. This book gets right to the point and provides all you will need to know to pass the examination. It will also benefit computing professionals who are responsible for the management of network-based computing environments because it has been designed to be both a training guide and reference resource. Many aspects of client and server, TCP/IP, installation, configuration, network administration, and security are covered. The readers of this book should have a good working knowledge of the hardware requirements of the A+ certification and familiarity with the graphical interface of the network operating systems discussed.

What You Will Need

Through the use of numerous illustrations, we have endeavored to make this book as self-contained as possible. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that there is no substitute for hands-on experience. To fully practice the concepts explained in this book, you will need at least three Intel 486/66 (or better) computers with at least 32 Mbytes of RAM (64 Mbytes recommended), 450MB of free hard disk space, three network adapter cards, three mice (or other pointing device), four port UTP 10baseT hub, three sections of 10baseT twisted pair with RJ45 connectors, two VGA monitors, CD-ROM drive, and a 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy diskette

drive. Also, you will need an evaluation copy of either Novell NetWare or Microsoft Windows NT. Optional equipment includes a modem or ISDN adapter, a printer, and a tape drive.

How This Book Is Organized

This book is divided into 11 chapters, which cover issues such as Network types, planning, upgrading, topologies, major operating systems, clients and servers, standards and protocols, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBeui, DLC, AppleTalk, cabling, connectors, routers, hubs, bridges, ATM, ISDN, Frame Relay, DSL, remote connectivity, network administration, security, back up, anti-virus, fault tolerance, UPS, and plenty of troubleshooting.

About the Examination

Step 1 is to register to take the Network+ examination. To do this, you should either call 1-800-909-EXAM (3926) or use the Registration Wizard found at 2test. The online registration can be performed at any time day or night. Once registered to take the examination, you simply show up at the testing center at the right place and time. The examination is given at the Sylvan Prometric examination centers around the country. The folks at the number given have information about the costs, closest center, the center's hours, and availability. Although we've provided the outline and shown how the chapters of this book map to the objectives of the examination, you can view the objectives and related information at comptia/

From the Back Cover

Total preparation for passing your CTIA Network+ exam!

• In-depth coverage of every exam objective
• Network fundamentals, configuration, management, security, troubleshooting, and more
• TCP/IP theory and real-world practice

Network+ Certification

Total preparation for passing your CTIA Network+ exam!

The CTIA Network+ exam is the industry's #1 cross-platform networking certification -- and this expert guide gives you all you need to pass it with flying colors! You'll start with the basics; then review all of today's leading network operating systems, cabling, and connection schemes; and master the key fundamentals of both LAN and WAN technologies. From start to finish, you'll find easy-to-understand diagrams and photos, "from the trenches" real-world experience, plenty of on-target Q&As, "study break" reinforcement help in every chapter, and more!

Network+ Certification covers every exam objective, including:

• Network planning, day-to-day administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Network standards and models
• Wide area networking: ATM, frame relay, ISDN, DSL, T-1, T-3, routing, and more
• TCP/IP configuration, management, and troubleshooting
• Remote access: delivering it and securing it
• Detailed coverage of every key network component

Written by three leading networking trainers, Network+ Certification is all you want in a prep guide: easy, visual, hands-on, practical, and absolutely to-the-point. If you're ready to go after your Network+ credential, get this book — and ace your exam, fast!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (December 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130168955
• ISBN-13: 978-0130168955
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,203,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Network+ Book, February 23, 2000

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Vladislav Kulchitski (Ukraine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network + Certification (Hardcover)

Just finished reading Network+ Book by Tim Hoffman, Dave Houde, and Kostya Ryvkin.

If you need and want to pass the exam, this is a MUST READ material. I don't have any particular experience, but can very quickly understand and easily follow the book, even in complex ideas as they are explained very well.

Overall, this book is the best technical support I have ever read. It's complete, interesting, and easy to undertand.

I am certainly going to use it for quite a bit of troubleshooting, thanks to authors! They made my life easier.

Thanks!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes passing the exam easier., March 24, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Network + Certification (Hardcover)

Ethernet, Token Ring, OSI Model, DOD Model, TCP/IP, routers, subnet mask, bridges, gateways, protocols, 802.2, 802.3, 802.5, IEEE, LLC, MAC. How can you remember what is required for the Network+ Certification exam any more?

First thing you need to do is get a hold of Network+ Certification by Prentice Hall. Second thing is begin reading and studying for this book will give everything you need to pass the exam and more. The authors are three of the leading Network trainers, so they might know a thing or two.

The book just over 450 pages and is filled with pictures, diagrams, tables and even tells you when to take a study break. Each chapter has review questions for you to aid in your study for the examination. While no book can cover everything, this book comes very close.

Subjects like topologies, TCP/IP, standards, network hardware and troubleshooting are but a few of the topics covered in the book. What is missing is the practice test cd; this would make a big difference in getting you ready for the exam. Overall a good value for the money.