For courses in Net+ Certification. The Marcraft/Prentice Hall NETWORK+ Certification Course is a superbly illustrated theory text and hands-on lab guide designed to prepare students and technicians for the "Computing Technology Association's" Network + certification exam, Microsoft's Networking Essentials exam, and/or the ETA's (Electronics Technicians Association) "Certified Network Systems Technician" (CNST) certification exam.
Practice the Skills Essential for a Successful IT Career •80+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies •Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results •Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically •Key term quizzes help build your vocabularyMike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+® Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks Lab Manual, Fifth Editioncovers:•Network models•Cabling and topology•Ethernet basics and modern Ethernet•Installing a physical network•TCP/IP•Routing•Network naming•Advanced networking devices•IPv6•Remote connectivity•Wireless networking•Virtualization and cloud computing•Mobile networking•Building a real-world network•Managing risk•Protecting your network•Network monitoring and troubleshooting
This fully updated four-color textbook is designed for classroom use and covers every topic on the latest version of the challenging CompTIA Network+ exam Written by Mike Meyers, the leading CompTIA certification and training expert, this full-color resource prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ exam and puts you on the path to becoming an expert networking professional. Thoroughly revised for the current version of the CompTIA Network+ exam, the book contains helpful on-the-job advice, hands-on examples, chapter summaries, key terms quizzes, review questions, lab projects, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Sixth Edition (Exam N10-008) covers the latest concepts and technologies, including basic datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts. Students will learn networking fundamentals and best practices, and networking fundamentals while following the path to becoming an effective networking professional. Special design elements throughout reinforce salient points while preparing you for exam day. Contains 100% coverage of every objective for CompTIA Network+ exam N10-008 Online content includes 100 accurate practice questions, a self-assessment practice exam engine, videos and lab simulations from Mike Meyers, and on-the-job tools and utilities Written by CompTIA certification and training guru Mike Meyers Instructor materials and answer keys are available to adopting instructors through your McGraw Hill sales representative (answers are not printed in the book)
Practice the Skills Essential for a Successful IT Career Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks Lab Manual, Fourth Edition features: 80+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary Get complete coverage of key skills and concepts, including: Network architectures Cabling and topology Ethernet basics Network installation TCP/IP applications and network protocols Routing Network naming Advanced networking devices IPv6 Remote connectivity Wireless networking Virtualization and cloud computing Network operations Managing risk Network security Network monitoring and troubleshooting Instructor resources available: This lab manual supplements the textbook Mike Meyers' CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, Fourth Edition (Exam N10-006), which is available separately Solutions to the labs are not printed in the book and are only available to adopting instructors
Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at network administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of network administration, including: Designing a network Implementing and configuring networks Maintaining and securing networks Troubleshooting a network An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all its Network+ candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field you'll find the instruction you need, including: Choosing an Internet access technology Configuring wireless components Determining optimal placement of routers and servers Setting up hubs, switches, and routers Configuring a Windows(r) client Troubleshooting your network The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.
Master IT hardware and software installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting and fully prepare for the CompTIA® A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams. This is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color guide to connecting, managing, and troubleshooting modern devices and systems in authentic IT scenarios. Its thorough instruction built on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exam objectives includes coverage of Windows 10, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, cloud-based software, mobile and IoT devices, security, Active Directory, scripting, and other modern techniques and best practices for IT management. Award-winning instructor Cheryl Schmidt also addresses widely-used legacy technologies—making this the definitive resource for mastering the tools and technologies you’ll encounter in real IT and business environments. Schmidt’s emphasis on both technical and soft skills will help you rapidly become a well-qualified, professional, and customer-friendly technician. LEARN MORE QUICKLY AND THOROUGHLY WITH THESE STUDY AND REVIEW TOOLS: Learning Objectives and chapter opening lists of CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives make sure you know exactly what you’ll be learning, and you cover all you need to know Hundreds of photos, figures, and tables present information in a visually compelling full-color design Practical Tech Tips provide real-world IT tech support knowledge Soft Skills best-practice advice and team-building activities in every chapter cover key tools and skills for becoming a professional, customer-friendly technician Review Questions—including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions—carefully assess your knowledge of each learning objective Thought-provoking activities help students apply and reinforce chapter content, and allow instructors to “flip” the classroom if they choose Key Terms identify exam words and phrases associated with each topic Detailed Glossary clearly defines every key term Dozens of Critical Thinking Activities take you beyond the facts to deeper understanding Chapter Summaries recap key concepts for more efficient studying Certification Exam Tips provide insight into the certification exam and preparation process
This guide prepares readers for the real world by applying networking concepts to solve real networking problems. Contains step-by-step, not click by click, lab scenarios that require students to think critically.
The Network Basics Lab Manual provide students enrolled in the Cisco Networking Academy Network Basics course with a convenient, complete collection of all the course lab exercises that provide hands-on practice and challenges.
