Network+ Guide to Networks (Network Design Team) 5th Edition

by Tamara Dean (Author)

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Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This book first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. After reading the book and completing the end-of-chapter exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. Finally, you will be well prepared to pass CompTIA's (the Computing Technology Industry Association's) Network+ certification exam. This book explains concepts logically and in a clear, approachable style. In addition, concepts are reinforced by real-world examples of networking issues from a professional's standpoint. Each chapter opens with an On the Job story from a network engineer. These real-world examples, along with Hands-on Projects and Case Projects in each chapter, make this book a practical learning tool. The numerous tables and illustrations, along with the glossaries, appendices, and study questions make the book a valuable reference for any networking professional

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Tamara Dean has worked in the field of networking for nearly 20 years, most recently as a networking consultant, and before that, as the manager of Internet services and data center operations for a regional ISP. She has managed LANs at the University of Wisconsin and at a pharmaceutical firm, worked as a telecommunications analyst for the FCC, and cofounded a local radio station. Well-published in networking, she is the author of Guide to Telecommunications Technology, Network+ CoursePrep Study Guide, as well as several previous editions of Network+ Guide to Networks and CompTIA Network+ In Depth all published by Cengage Learning.

Series: Network Design Team
Paperback: 912 pages
Publisher: Course Technology; 5 edition (March 9, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1423902459
ISBN-13: 978-1423902454
Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.2 x 8.8 inches
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JST

I used this book for personal studies, it teaches ...

April 21, 2017

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I used this book for personal studies, it teaches you many things you need to know if you want to do CISCO Networking as a career. You may have to get the latest edition, though.

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ScottH108

Good for exam, so-so for education

September 15, 2009

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Unlike many of the reviewers in this thread, I actually found this textbook to be a very useful guide in studying for the 2009 edition of the CompTIA Network+ exam. Admittedly, it was not completely adequate in and of itself; I supplemented with computer-based practice tests (another reviewer has already named names ;-), and would not have fared as well on the exam without them. At the same time, I don't think there's a textbook out there that can substitute for a good set of practice exams, nor for live, human-to-human instruction. IMHO expecting a textbook to provide 100% of what you'll need to pass a fairly complex 90-minute professional exam is a little naive.

As for the book's readability and accuracy, I agree with some of what has been said. The style is awfully dry and there is a tendency to just dump reams of details. On the other hand, reams of details is what the CompTIA exams are about, so I can't totally fault the author for this. I ran across a handful of technical errors, but fewer than I've found in a lot of other IT textbooks. Maybe there's some errors I missed -- I'm fairly new to the networking end of IT (I'm a former programmer) -- but seeing as I also had the sample tests and a live college course to compare with, I don't think I missed a huge number.

After reading the _Network+ Guide to Networks_ cover-to-cover, completing an in-person companion course, and doing about half of the aforementioned sample topic tests, I passed the Network+ exam with a score of 870/900. It worked for me, maybe it will work for you!

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Waylund

Good book for Network+ certification

April 23, 2012

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I purchased this book for a class and it's a bit basic, but covers all of the points needed for a Network+ exam. It is definitely geared toward teaching for the exam and highlights key items in the test that you'll need to know.

The only negative is that the amount of focus on each item seems a little haphazard. In Chapter 4, it talked about TCP/IP protocols and gives a number of them a just a few sentences, but then delves into a few pages about DHCP, describing the negotiation process in detail. I'm not sure why the author decided to spend so much time on that particular item and not others. I've found the same to be true in other subjects in the book.

If your goal is to learn about networking, there are probably better options, but this isn't bad. If your goal is to learn for the Network+ exam, this is a good bet for you.

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Wilderness1derer

Good book overall

September 4, 2012

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This was a good book I passed the CompTIA Network+ exam, after not being involved in IT for 12 years! My only back ground was WAN/LAN and phone admin for about 8 years. It taught the need information and tied a lot of loose ends together for me. It was written well and was not like a typical tech book, what a surprise!

I decided to keep this book until I was done with school and use it for a refresher, and it has paid off. I use this to cross reference some topics that I did not retail well enough the first time. It has some very good skills practice projects and other useful information in it.

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Chris Butilier

Awesome Network+ Study Guide

September 4, 2013

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I found this book a great introduction to Networking and study guide for the Network+. It covers all of the necessary topics in a thorough and logical manner, with explanation that are also understandable and keeps you engaged. It's not easy to write this style of book and achieve what Tamara Dean has. I thank the author for the efforts she put in to making such a sound resource for those looking to get in to Networking.

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Wayne

This book sucks. From beginner to intermediate

October 21, 2014

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This book sucks. From beginner to intermediate. I am now an IT professional in the big boy world and looking back I have no clue why my professor required this piece of junk. Buy it and you will be sorry

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imezb

Very informative book. I would recommend reading it!

November 14, 2013

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So far so good!

Very informative, I've learned a lot from this book. I didn't realize that it was a training book for the Network + Certification until after I had read a few chapters. Looking forward to taking the test and getting Network + Certified.

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Jaime

Five Stars

December 16, 2016

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Great Book!

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