An introduction to local area networks, this book is intended to prepare a student to take and pass the CompTIA's Network+ exam. Starting with the OSI model, going through the popular network protocols, technology, and services, this book covers the three most popular network operating systems—Microsoft Windows Servers, Novell NetWare and Linux—so that students can have an introduction to all three and have the ability to compare and contrast them. With an emphasis on troubleshooting throughout, topic coverage is in-depth.

• Hands-On Lab Exercises—Included in each chapter.

  • Helps reinforce basic skills and troubleshooting practices.

• Websites for further information—Listed throughout the book.

  • Encourages students to go beyond the book to find more information about difficult concepts.

• End-of-Chapter Questions—650 questions to guide the reader's learning.

  • Emphasizes key concepts and important material.

• Test voucher—30% Discount voucher included in each book.

• Broad topic coverage—Covers what a network is; the OSI model; how to build a network; major protocol suites, including TCP/IP and IPX; the most common network operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Novell NetWare); and the common network services (including DHCP server, DNS server, email, web server, and file sharing).

  • Provides all the information needed to learn the basics of Network Administration.

• Emphasis on TCP/IP networking.

  • Covers the entire TCP/IP protocol suite including looking at a TCP/IP packet, IP addressing, subnetting, CIDR/VLSM of the TCP/IP. It also compares IPv4 and IPv6.

I. INTRODUCTION.

II BUILDING A NETWORK.

III. PROTOCOLS SUITES.

IV. NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS.

V. PROTECTING A NETWORK.

Network + (Net+) Certification  [PTG: QUE / SAMS]   (Training & Certification)

This easy-to-understand book provides readers with the complete knowledge to easily pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. It discusses the fundamental concepts of networking, starting with building a simple LAN by connecting the PCs with wiring and topology; the OSI model and WAN technology; and network security and disaster prevention and recovery.

• Loading and running the various network operations systems-Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare
• Configuring the appropriate protocols—TCP/IP, IPX/SPX. NetBIEU/NETBIOS, and AppleTalk
• Enabling common network services—DNS, WINS, DHCP, Web server, FTP services, file sharing, print sharing, email, remote access, and directory services

• Real-world examples motivate interest.
• Built-in, hands-on exercises provide accessible, easy-to-grasp presentation.
• End-of-section questions and interactive practice exams prepare users to take the Network+ certification exam.
• The ReviewMaster Tutorial CD provides practice test questions that simulate the actual certification test.

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