Guide to Networking Essentials
9th Edition
Published on 29. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
912 pages
979-8-214-01266-7 (ISBN)
Description
"Guide to Networking Essentials" provides the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work with network infrastructure devices and operating systems in a small- to medium-sized network environment. By focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to network protocols and devices, including wireless and cybersecurity technologies. Packet Tracer virtual labs allow you to perform network configuration and troubleshooting tasks without the need for physical lab equipment. Updated content reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems, including new Ethernet and Wi-Fi standards. The 9th edition covers the objectives of the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST): Networking 100-150 certification exam to prime you with the skills to configure, troubleshoot and support a small- to medium sized network.
More details
Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 30 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 274 mm
Weight
1610 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-214-01266-7 (9798214012667)
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Previous edition
Greg Tomsho
Guide to Networking Essentials
Book
07/2019
8th Edition
Course Technology Inc
€106.45
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Person
Greg Tomsho is recently retired from the position of Director of the Computer Networking/Cybersecurity department and Cisco Academy at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. He has earned the CCNA, MCTS, MCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ and Linux+ certifications. A former software engineer, technical support manager and IT director, he has almost 40 years of computer and networking experience. He is the author of numerous other leading books, including "Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure"; "Microsoft Exam AZ-801: Guide to Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services"; "Guide to Operating Systems"; "MCSA Guide to Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016"; "MCSA Guide to Networking with Windows Server 2016"; "MCSA Guide to Identity with Windows Server 2016"; "MCSA Guide to Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2"; "MCSA Guide to Administering Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2"; "MCSA Guide to Configuring Advanced Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2 Services"; "MCTS Guide to Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration"; "MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration"; "Guide to Network Support and Troubleshooting" and "A+ Course Prep Exam Guide."
Content
1. Introduction to Computer Networks.
2. Network Hardware Essentials.
3. Network Topologies and Technologies.
4. Network Media.
5. Network Protocols.
6. IP Addressing.
7. Network Reference Models and Standards.
8. Network Hardware in Depth.
9. Introduction to Network Security.
10. Wide Area Networking and Cloud Computing.
11. Operating Systems and Virtualization.
12. Network Management and Administration.
13. The Internet of Things (IoT).
14. Troubleshooting and Support.
2. Network Hardware Essentials.
3. Network Topologies and Technologies.
4. Network Media.
5. Network Protocols.
6. IP Addressing.
7. Network Reference Models and Standards.
8. Network Hardware in Depth.
9. Introduction to Network Security.
10. Wide Area Networking and Cloud Computing.
11. Operating Systems and Virtualization.
12. Network Management and Administration.
13. The Internet of Things (IoT).
14. Troubleshooting and Support.