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Summary: Good exam prep, but use other sources as well.
Review: I just passed the Network+ exam with a 94%, using this book, the Coriolis Network+ Practice Tests book, and the NetG Networking Essentials course (I did pass the Networking Essentials test a year ago, and that provided a good foundation for this exam). I also work in the IT field as well. The Network+ test is pretty straightforward, and Groth's book has most (if not all) of the info needed to do well on the test. He presents the information in a nice format that isn't dense or convoluted. Experience helps though, especially in the troubleshooting and TCP/IP sections of the exam. However, I still recommend that you use other study sources in addition to this book - or any single book, for that matter. In my experience, seeing the same information presented in a different format can help the info "click." Anyway, this is a good book, and will be a decent networking reference beyond the test. Good luck! Erik
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Summary: Typos and not enough meat
Review: I really think this book needs some help. IF you already know the material then it is better, but for a newbie the typos and stuff are really annoying. I had to supplement the material to feel confident about the exam. Not one of the better Sybex efforts I have on my shelf.
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Summary: Simply one of the best books for Network+ !!!!!!!!
Review: Another masterpiece for Groth! Right after you read his A+ book, start reading this one and get ready to pass you Network+ certification exam. You have everything you need in this book. Follow along this 800+ page wealth of knowledge, and you'll see why COMPTIA has chose David Groth to write this book. Broken down into the two sections this book covers every topic. Make no bones about it, Groth has taken the complexity out of the picture. You now have no excuses for not obtaining the certification. About the only thing book doesn't do it take the test for you. Included in the book is a cd with Net+ question, MCSE Study guide and links to Sybex. Combine this with two other books, Network+ Test Success and Network+ Exam notes, both from Sybex and you are on your way.
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Summary: Skimpy on details
Review: This book will help someone who meets the recommended requirements for Network+ (1.5 years experience) pass, but isn't so good for someone starting out. I used this book in conjunction with the Network+ Exam Prep, which is much better suited towards a newbie like myself.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I bought this book about 2 months ago.After reading through it a few times a did the exam. Everything, and I mean everything you need to know for the exam is in this book plus more! I scored 94% for the exam with this book as my only resource.This book is worth every cent!
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Summary: 5 Stars because I used it to pass the test.
Review: This is the book you need. If you are A+ certified already and working on a workstation in a network environment for some time, you will not have a tough time passing the Network + exam after reading this book thoroughly. Answer all the multiple choice questions and learn why the answer is the answer and others aren't. Go through it until you score 100% every time on the chapter test and you'll pass with flying colors. The more you study and understand the better you'll do.
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Summary: The most complete Network+ exam preparation!
Review: Get Network+ exam preparation from experts who participated in the development of the Network+ certification program! The Network+ Study Guide is the resource you need to prepare to pass the Network+ certification exam from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). This new certification exam is designed for networking technicians with 18 to 24 months of experience, and it provides a challenging text of networking knowledge and skills. The Network+ Study Guide was written specifically to meet every CompTIA objective for the Network+ exam. This book provides all the information that you need to perform key networking, installation, configuration, and administration tasks. Topics include: * Networking technologies * Major network operating systems * NOS clients and directory services * Fault tolerance and high availability * The OSI Reference Model * TCP/IP fundamentals * TCP/IP addressing and configuration * TCP/IP suite utilities * Networking hardware and components * Networking media and connectors * Bridging and routing * Remote connectivity * Network security * Network installation * Network maintenance and support * Troubleshooting networks, servers, and clients A handy exam objective map lets you know where in the book to find information on each objective. Every chapter opening lists the exam objectives to be covered in that chapter. End-of-chapter, exam-style review questions will help you prepare for the exam. There is also an extensive glossary and an acronym and abbreviation expansion guide for quick and easy reference. Featured on the CD On the accompanying CD, you will find the Network Press Edge Test for Network+. This custom test-preparation software will help you ascertain your Network+ knowledge and test-readiness. Practice and quiz yourself will hundreds of study questions from the book, plus 50 bonus questions exclusive to the CD! The CD also includes the Network Press Study Guide Sample, which contains information resources on networking certifications. About the Authors David Groth is President and Chief Consultant of Devarim Inc., located in Fargo, North Dakota. Author of the best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide from Sybex, Groth holds a number of technical certifications, including Network+, A+ (DOS/Windows and Macintosh), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Certified Novell Instructor (CNI). Ben Bergersen holds many technical certifications, including Network+, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCT, Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Certified Technical Trainer (CTT), and A+. Tim Catura-Houser is an MCT and CTT, and he also holds several multi-vendor certifications in system engineering hardware and software. All three authors participated in the development of the Network+ certification Program. Linda Lee, Acquisitions & Developmental Editor, Sybex Inc.
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Summary: a great self-study tool for the exam
Review: This book was my one and only resource for the exam and it was pretty thorough and easily digested. It was well worth the money.
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Summary: Right on target
Review: I just passed Network+ with a 94 after studying this book. I found quite a few questions on the exam that were very close to the actual exam. I also skimmed over the Exam Cram book, but found this book to be way better for passing the exam. You'll learn alot about networking, too.
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Summary: Not bad, could be improved
Review: Overall, this is a good book. I like the way its layed out, and the information, while a little more in depth than I needed to know for the test, was very good at helping me understand the concepts behind them. This reason I give this book 3 stars is because there were numerous typos and some incorrect information, and with a certification guide, I expect the information presented to be well researched from the source, not from other study guides, and absolutely correct, with no typos. Maybe the second edition will improve on this some. BTW- with this book and Exam Cram, I passed the test with a 95%, only 68% was required to pass. I missed 3 questions out of 65.
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