Network+^TM Certification Bible

by Joseph J. Byrne; Diane McMichael Gilster; Trevor Kay; NIIT; James Russell; Series Editor: Ron Gilster

• ISBN13: 9780764548802
• ISBN10: 0764548808
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

* Master the material for the CompTIA Network+ exam* Test your knowledge with assessment questions, scenario problems, and labs* Practice on state-of-the-art test-preparation softwareThe only guide you need for Network+ exam success...You're holding in your hands the most comprehensive and effective guide available for the CompTIA Network+ exam. A crack team of networking experts delivers incisive, crystal-clear explanations of every Network+ topic, highlighting exam-critical concepts and offering hands-on tips that can help you in your real-world networking career. Throughout, they provide pre-tests, exam-style assessment questions, scenario problems, and labs - everything you need to master the material and pass the exam. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Network+ exam objectives* Get the scoop on network topologies and technologies, media standards, and network components* Master the ins and outs of MAC addresses, the OSI model, and common protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, and TFTP* Get a handle on TCP/UDP port functionality and services such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, and SNMP* Delve into IP addressing, public and private networks, WANs, remote access, and security protocols* Find out how to implement VLANs, network-attached storage, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, firewalls, and proxy servers* Get up to speed on network support, from client/server network configuration to troubleshooting wiring, networks, and remote connectivityTest-Prep Software on CD-ROM* Customizable test engine with hundreds of sample questions* Searchable e-version of the book* Observer demo version

Author Biography

<b>Joseph J. Byrne</b>, MCSE, MCNE, ASE, CNP, A+, Network+, is a senior systems engineer with more than twenty years of experience in networking and software development. He is the author of two previous CompTIA certification books.<BR>

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
Part I: Media and Topologies	1	(68)
Network Topologies and Technologies	3	(24)
Media Standards	27	(12)
Network Components	39	(30)
Part II: Protocols and Standards	69	(186)
MAC and IP Addressing	71	(28)
The OSI Model	99	(24)
Network Protocols	123	(16)
TCP/UDP Port Functionality	139	(26)
Network Services	165	(20)
Public and Private Networks	185	(14)
WAN Technologies and Remote Access	199	(28)
Security Protocols	227	(28)
Part III: Network Implementation	255	(218)
Network and Client Operating Systems	257	(52)
VLANs	309	(18)
Data Storage	327	(30)
Keeping Your Data Available	357	(24)
Configuring Remote Connectivity	381	(38)
Firewalls, Proxy Servers, and Security	419	(28)
Network Configuration Settings	447	(26)
Part IV: Operation	473	(162)
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities	475	(24)
Small/Home Office Network Troubleshooting	499	(36)
Remote Connectivity Troubleshooting	535	(14)
Client/Server Network Configuration	549	(28)
Wiring	577	(32)
Network Troubleshooting	609	(26)
Appendix A: What's on the CD-ROM	635	(4)
Appendix B: Exam Objectives	639	(8)
Appendix C: Practice Exam	647	(20)
Appendix D: Glossary	667	(10)
Index	677	(26)
Hungry Minds, Inc. End-User License Agreement	703