Network + Certification Bible

Joseph J. Byrne, 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. Diane McMichael Gilster, MCSE, i Net+, Network+, has worked in computing and networking for more than 20 years. She is currently active as an IT certification trainer, consultant, and author. Trevor Kay, A+, and Server+, Network+, has worked as an IT helpdesk consultant, technical support specialist, and network administrator. He is also the author of Server+ Certification Bible. NIIT is a global IT solutions company that creates customized multimedia training products and has more than 2,000 training centers worldwide. James H. Russell, Linux+, Network+, is a full time computer book author. His most recent work is a guide to SAIR Linux and GNU certification. Ron Gilster, CCNA, A+, Server+, i Net+, Network+, is the author of more than a dozen bestselling computer books. He has over 35 years of IT experience most recently at a large regional wireless communications company.

Preface. Acknowledgments. Part I: Media and Topologies. Chapter 1: Network Topologies and Technologies. Chapter 2: Media Standards. Chapter 3: Network Components. Part II: Protocols and Standards. Chapter 4: MAC and IP Addressing. Chapter 5: The OSI Model. Chapter 6: Network Protocols. Chapter 7: TCP/UDP Port Functionality. Chapter 8: Network Services. Chapter 9: Public and Private Networks. Chapter 10: WAN Technologies and Remote Access. Chapter 11: Security Protocols. Part III: Network Implementation. Chapter 12: Network and Client Operating Systems. Chapter 13: VLANs. Chapter 14: Data Storage. Chapter 15: Keeping Your Data Available. Chapter 16: Configuring Remote Connectivity. Chapter 17: Firewalls, Proxy Servers, and Security. Chapter 18: Network Configuration Settings. Part IV: Operation. Chapter 19: TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities. Chapter 20: Small/Home Office Network Troubleshooting. Chapter 21: Remote Connectivity Troubleshooting. Chapter 22: Client/Server Network Configuration. Chapter 23: Wiring. Chapter 24: Network Troubleshooting. Appendix A: What s on the CD ROM. Appendix B: Exam Objectives. Appendix C: Practice Exam. Appendix D: Glossary. Index. End User License Agreement.