Faster Smarter Network+ Certification
Published on 28. May 2003
Book
Mixed media product
480 pages
978-0-7356-1932-6 (ISBN)
Description
Take the next step in your career by earning your CompTIA Network+ certification the faster, smarter way. This innovative, high-energy guide makes the most of your study time by teaching exactly what you need for the Network+ exam. You get focused, no-fluff coverage of exam objectives-plus Test Smart tips, a rigorous cram-and-review section, practice questions on CD, and a handy eBook. With 9 professional certifications and more than a decade of IT experience, this author knows how to cut to the chase in exam preparation! The better way to prep for Network+, a leading credential for network support professionals!
Master the OSI model
Plan network topology, media, and components
Install network and client operating systems
Configure TCP/IP protocols, addressing, and name resolution services
Plan security features, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Use troubleshooting methods, TCP/IP utilities, and other tools to resolve problems
The Faster Smarter way to master Network+, featuring:
Concise, objective-by-objective exam coverage
End-of-chapter review questions
Test Smart tips from a certification expert
Rigorous Check Yourself (Before You Test Yourself) review chapter
Challenging practice questions on CD
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Master the OSI model
Plan network topology, media, and components
Install network and client operating systems
Configure TCP/IP protocols, addressing, and name resolution services
Plan security features, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Use troubleshooting methods, TCP/IP utilities, and other tools to resolve problems
The Faster Smarter way to master Network+, featuring:
Concise, objective-by-objective exam coverage
End-of-chapter review questions
Test Smart tips from a certification expert
Rigorous Check Yourself (Before You Test Yourself) review chapter
Challenging practice questions on CD
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Redmond
United States
Illustrations
with CD-ROM
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 187 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7356-1932-6 (9780735619326)
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Person
Melissa Craft (CCNA, MCNE, MCSE, Network+, CNE-3, CNE-4, CNE-GW, CNE-5, CCA) is the vice president and CIO for Dane Holdings, Inc., a financial services corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, where she manages the Web development, LAN, and WAN for the company. During her career, Melissa has focused her expertise on developing enterprise-wide technology solutions and methodologies focused on client organizations. These technology solutions touch every part of a system's life cycle, from assessing the need, determining the return on investment, network design, testing, and implementation to operational management and strategic planning.
In 1997, Melissa began writing magazine articles on networking and the information technology industry. In 1998, Syngress hired Melissa to contribute to an MCSE certification guide. Since then, Melissa has continued to write about various technology and certification subjects.
Melissa holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is a member of the IEEE, the Society of Women Engineers, and American MENSA, Ltd. Melissa currently resides in Glendale, AZ with her family, Dan, Justine, and Taylor.
In 1997, Melissa began writing magazine articles on networking and the information technology industry. In 1998, Syngress hired Melissa to contribute to an MCSE certification guide. Since then, Melissa has continued to write about various technology and certification subjects.
Melissa holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is a member of the IEEE, the Society of Women Engineers, and American MENSA, Ltd. Melissa currently resides in Glendale, AZ with her family, Dan, Justine, and Taylor.
Content
Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv How to Become CompTIA Certified xxix PART 1 BUILDING FROM MEDIA AND TOPOLOGIES CHAPTER 1 Understanding Networking Media CHAPTER 2 ChapNetworking Components PART 2 PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS CHAPTER 3 The OSI Model CHAPTER 4 Protocol Stacks 93 CHAPTER 5 Forming an IP Address 119 CHAPTER 6 Wide Area Networking 151 CHAPTER 7 Networking with Remote Clients and Servers CHAPTER 8 Security Protocols PART 3 NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION CHAPTER 9 Looking at Servers and Their NOSs 221 CHAPTER 10 Establishing Network Connectivity 251 CHAPTER 11 Network Configuration 279 PART 4 NETWORK SUPPORT CHAPTER 12 TCP/IP Utilities 301 CHAPTER 13 Linking Up Clients 319 CHAPTER 14 Tools and Troubleshooting 337 CHAPTER 15 Troubleshooting a Network 355