Network + Certification [Hardcover]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 1 is to register to take the Network+ examination.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.