CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 5th Edition (Exam N10-005), Michael Meyers

Prepare for CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-005 with McGraw-Hill—a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Get complete coverage of all the material included on CompTIA Network+ exam N10-005 inside this comprehensive, up-to-date resource. Written by CompTIA certification and training expert Mike Meyers, this authoritative exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA Network+ exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

COVERS ALL EXAM TOPICS, INCLUDING HOW TO:

Build a network with the OSI and TCP/IP models
Configure network hardware, topologies, and cabling
Connect multiple Ethernet components
Install and configure routers and switches
Work with TCP/IP applications and network protocols
Configure IPv6 routing protocols
Implement virtualization
Set up clients and servers for remote access
Configure wireless networks
Secure networks with firewalls, NAT, port filtering, packet filtering, and other methods
Build a SOHO network
Manage and troubleshoot networks
CD-ROM FEATURES:

Two full practice exams
Video presentation from Mike Meyers
A new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware networking tools and utilities
One hour of video training
Adobe Digital Editions free eBook download (subject to Adobe's system requirements)

Reviews

" Would I recommend this book? Yes.

The book definitely covers all that you need to know for the test. I bought the book, read it once, took notes during a second read through, studied my notes frequently, reread a couple chapters, recopied notes for a couple chapters, took the practice exams that came with the book, and took the practice exam on the CompTIA site (it was for the N10-004 so it wasn't that helpful for this test) over the course of thirty days. I passed on my first try. As far as previous networking experience goes, I've set up home wireless routers, worked in a computer corporation warehouse (long time ago when 10BaseT was current), and have read A+ second and seventh editions (I still haven't taken the A+ certification). Obviously, I had a little catching up to do in the networking arena.

What I found challenging was sorting out all the acronyms. There are nearly 350 acronyms and a lot are very similar. But, once I started associating groups of acronyms to their related networking topic, knowing what they are and , just as important, knowing what they are not, became much easier. Knowing the acronyms, in my opinion, is crucial.

The exam tips in the book are relevant and accurate. Know the OSI and TCP/IP layers, port numbers, cable types, command prompt tools, subnetting, etc. All the information is there. It is just a matter of studying and organizing it all well enough to remember it. My personal tip is "know your acronyms!"

Passing the test really comes down to two things: 1. How experienced you are with networking? and 2. How good are your study skills? This is also covered in the first chapter of the book.

I think most people want to know if the test can be passed with this material. I am proof that it can. However, it was simply due to studying the material hard and long enough to have a relatively good understanding of not only what things are called but also how they work. It isn't terribly difficult material but there are a lot of topics to cover and some require in depth working knowledge. But, again, it just comes down to dedicating enough time and energy to studying in order to learn the material.
Good luck! "

About the Author
Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCP, is the industry’s leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and the bestselling author of seven editions of CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He is the president of founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.


Product Details :

• Series: All-in-One
• Hardcover: 820 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 5 edition (January 9, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071789227
• ISBN-13: 978-0071789226
• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 7.8 x 9.5 inches

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