Network+ Certification Training Kit (Pro-Certification) [Paperback]

Microsoft Corporation (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pro-Certification | Publication Date: May 11, 2001

The Network+ certification offered through CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, measures industry-standard knowledge of networking technology and practices for computer service technicians. And with the help of this competency-based, self-paced training kit, professionals can advance their real-world expertise-as they prepare for the corresponding skill areas of the Network+ exam. The NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING KIT delivers a thorough, vendor-neutral study of baseline networking knowledge, including in-depth coverage of TCP/IP. The kit is modular and self-paced, with hands-on, skill-building exercises; the entire book is featured on CD-ROM for easy searches and reference. The Network+ credit is accepted by Intel, Novell, and Lotus towards their certification tracks, and it can be an important first step toward earning certification through the Microsoft(r) MCSE program. With the NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING KIT, IT professionals can demonstrate essential knowledge-and set their own pace for career advancement!

Product Details

• Paperback: 631 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (May 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073561346X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735613461
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't use this book for the new 2002 test, July 8, 2002

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"ross33x" (Tokyo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Network+ Certification Training Kit (Pro-Certification) (Paperback)

I do not recommend this book for those who wish to pass the 2002 version of the Network+ test. The technologies covered on the new exam are not covered in this book (because this book was printed last year and the latest version of the Network + test was released this year). This book does not cover things like wireless networks, gigabit ethernet, fiber cabling, etc,--all required knowledge for the new exam. Do yourself a favor--if you want to pass, find a book that actually covers the new exam objectives.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very objective and very well done., June 10, 2001

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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 Training Kit (Pro-Certification) (Paperback)

Comptia's Network+ certification is rapidly becoming the certification needed to get the entry level technical job. With so many books on the subject and each one covering the exam objectives well what separates this book the rest of the pack - simply put the hands-on exercises.

Usually with books from Microsoft Press you get that Microsoft slant on the topics, this book is a little bit different in that it appears to be more vendor neutral in the approach. The book covers each exam objective such as network basics, OSI model, Hardware, configurations, connections, software and protocols.

Also there is over a 100 pages devoted to TCP/IP, routing and subnetting. Finally maintenance and troubleshooting round out the book. With review questions at the end of the chapters and the hands-on exercise as well this book is ready made for the classroom.

The CD-rom included has Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking as well as the complete book. As an instructor this book will be seriously considered for the classes I teach. About the only thing left out are practice exams to try before going live. Overall a real pleasure to read.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average book, January 29, 2002

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Donny (Phoenix, AZ US of A) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Network+ Certification Training Kit (Pro-Certification) (Paperback)

CompTIA tests are vendor neutral, so I was interested to see what Microsoft Press would do with a non Microsoft title. Unfortunately they slip in a lot of subtle and not so subtle pro Microsoft PR fluff. Also, the book is very Microsoft centric, most of the examples in the book are from Windows. I realize this is a Microsoft Press book, but if they are going to publish books for vender neutral tests they should cut out some of the propaganda. ...The book itself is pretty well written, I didn't notice many mistakes. Its goes way more in depth that the info you need for the CompTIA Network+ test. Strangely enough, you cannot find MESH network topology anywhere in this book, even though it is a test topic, and I had 1 question on my test related to this. The CD contains the entire book plus their Network Encyclopedia, which was useful in studying for the test. It would be nice if the CD has some practice tests similar to the real test, this is not hard or expensive for them to do, every book in this price range that comes with a CD should have practice tests, IMO. I subtracted 1 star for all the pro MS fluff and 1 star for no practice tests on the CD, so its a average 3 star book in my opinion...