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Network Support |
DESCRIPTION
The Network+ Study Guide covers all the objectives on the CompTIA exam, including the features and functions of networking components, and ensuring that readers have the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. It covers exam topics such as media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support, as well as new exam topics on technologies such as wireless networking and Ethernet.
KEY
SELLING POINTS
- Complete coverage of the new 2005 exam, written from the ground up
- Competitively priced with additional interactive exams online
- Popular exam being revised for first time since 2001
MARKET
INFORMATION
According to many industry experts, certifications are on the rise once again. In particular, then vendor-neutral exams, including the Network+ exam, are the first to benefit from corporations starting to put training back into the budget. The Network+ exam has not been upgraded in 4+ years, giving Syngress the opportunity to build a better mousetrap from the ground up--rather than simply updating an existing study guide.
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Laura E. Hunter (CISSP, MCSE, MCT, MCDBA, MCP, MCP+I, CCNA, A+, Network+, iNet+, CNE-4, CNE-5) is a Senior IT Specialist with the University of Pennsylvania, where she provides network planning, implementation, and troubleshooting services for various business units and schools within the university. Her specialties include Microsoft Windows NT and 2000 design and implementation, troubleshooting, and security topics. As an “MCSE Early Achiever” on Windows 2000, Laura was one of the first in the country to renew her Microsoft credentials under the Windows 2000 certification structure. Laura has contributed to Syngress Publishing’s Configuring Symantec Antivirus, Corporate Edition (ISBN: 1-931836-81-7). She also contributed to several other exam guides in the Syngress Windows Server 2003 MCSE/MCSA DVD Guide & Training System series as a DVD presenter, contributing author, and technical reviewer. Laura was recently awarded the prestigious MVP award as a Microsoft “Most Valued Professional.”
Robert J. Shimonski (TruSecure TICSA, Cisco CCDP, CCNP, Symantec SPS, NAI Sniffer SCP, Nortel NNCSS, Microsoft MCSE, MCP+I, Novell Master CNE, CIP, CIBS, CNS, IWA CWP, DCSE, Prosoft MCIW, SANS.org GSEC, GCIH, CompTIA Server+, Network+, Inet+, A+, e-Biz+, Security+, HTI+) is a Lead Network and Security Engineer for a leading manufacturing company, Danaher Corporation. At Danaher, Robert is responsible for leading the IT department within his division into implementing new technologies, standardization, upgrades, migrations, high-end project planning and designing infrastructure architecture. Robert maintains a role as a part time technical trainer at a local computer school, teaching classes on networking and systems administration whenever possible. He is also a part-time author who has worked on over 25 book projects as both an author and technical editor. Robert has worked on several Syngress projects, including the only book dedicated to the Sniffer Pro protocol analyzer. Robert has worked on the following Syngress Publishing titles: Building DMZs for Enterprise Networks (ISBN: 1-931836-88-4), Security+ Study Guide & DVD Training System (ISBN: 1-931836-72-8), Sniffer Pro Network Optimization & Troubleshooting Handbook (ISBN: 1-931836-57-4), Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional (ISBN: 1-928994-80-6),SSCP Study Guide & DVD Training System (ISBN: 1-931836-80-9), Nokia Network Security Solutions Handbook (ISBN: 1-931836-70-1) and the MCSE Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network Study Guide & DVD Training System (ISBN: 1-931836-84-1).
Norris L. Johnson, Jr. (MCSA, MCSE, CTT+, A+, Linux+, Network +, Security+, CCNA) is a technology trainer and owner of a consulting company in the Seattle-Tacoma area. His consultancies have included deployments and security planning for local firms and public agencies, as well as providing services to other local computer firms in need of problem solving and solutions for their clients. He specializes in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP issues, providing consultation and implementation for networks, security planning and services. In addition to consulting work, Norris provides technical training for clients and teaches for area community and technical colleges. He is co-author of many Syngress publications, including the best selling Security+ DVD Training & Study Guide (ISBN: 1-931836-72-8), SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System (ISBN: 1-931836-80-9), Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional (ISBN: 1-928994-80-6), and Hack Proofing Your Network, Second Edition (ISBN: 1-928994-70-9). Norris has also performed technical edits and reviews on Hack Proofing Windows 2000 Server (ISBN: 1-931836-49-3) and Windows 2000 Active Directory, Second Edition (ISBN: 1-928994-60-1). Norris holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University.
TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND
CompTIA's Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. According to CompTIA, there are over 135,000 Network+ certified professionals worldwide and the certification continues to grow in popularity. With the significant changes to the exam, all existing study tools will need to be updated.
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