Master the technical skills and industry knowledge you need to begin an exciting career installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer networks with West's completely updated NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 9E. This resource thoroughly prepares you for success on the latest CompTIA's Network+ N10-008 certification exam as content corresponds to all exam objectives, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, security and troubleshooting. Detailed, step-by-step instructions as well as cloud, virtualization and simulation projects give you experience working with a variety of hardware, software and operating systems as well as device interactions. Stories from professionals on the job, insightful discussion prompts, hands-on activities, applications and projects all guide you in exploring key concepts in-depth. You gain the problem-solving tools for any computing environment. MindTap digital resources are also available for additional practice and certification prep.
Introduction to Networking.
Infrastructure and Documentation.
Addressing.
Protocols.
Cabling.
Wireless Networking.
Network Architecture.
Segmentation.
Wide Area Networking.
Risk Management.
Security in Network Design.
Performance and Recovery.
Appendix A: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Examination Objectives.
Appendix B: Visual Guide to Connectors.
Appendix C: CompTIA Network+ Practice Exam.
Appendix D: Project and Discussion Rubrics.
