A laser-focused and job-ready blueprint for success on the CompTIA Network+ exam and a running start on your first (or next) job in tech

CompTIA Network+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam N10-008 delivers a no-nonsense, straight-to-business guide to acing the CompTIA Network+ test on your first attempt. Veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Craig Zacker walk you through every step you'll need to take on the N10-008 exam, from networking fundamentals, implementations, and operations to network security and troubleshooting. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach:

• Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
• Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer!
• Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you're ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!

The book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with network basics and on the road to an in-demand certification and a new career as a network technician or admin. You'll also get complimentary access to additional Sybex online study tools, including a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the book's CertMike Exam Essentials.

A can't-miss roadmap to success on the Network+ exam, CompTIA Network+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam N10-008 is the job-focused and practical guide you've been looking for to help you hone your networking skills.

Table of Contents

PART I DOMAIN 1.0: NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

CHAPTER 1 OSI Model

CHAPTER 2 Network Topologies

CHAPTER 3 Cables and Connectors

CHAPTER 4 IP Addressing

CHAPTER 5 Ports and Protocols

CHAPTER 6 Network Services

CHAPTER 7 Network Architecture

CHAPTER 8 Cloud Computing

PART II DOMAIN 2.0: NETWORK IMPLEMENTATIONS

CHAPTER 9 Network Devices

CHAPTER 10 Routing and Bandwidth Management

CHAPTER 11 Switching

CHAPTER 12 Wireless Standards

PART III DOMAIN 3.0: NETWORK OPERATIONS

CHAPTER 13 Network Availability

CHAPTER 14 Organizational Documents and Policies

CHAPTER 15 High Availability and Disaster Recovery

PART IV DOMAIN 4.0: NETWORK SECURITY

CHAPTER 16 Security Concepts

CHAPTER 17 Network Attacks

CHAPTER 18 Network Hardening

CHAPTER 19 Remote Access

CHAPTER 20 Physical Security

PART V DOMAIN 5.0: NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 21 Network Troubleshooting Methodology

CHAPTER 22 Troubleshooting Cable Connectivity

CHAPTER 23 Network Software Tools and Commands

CHAPTER 24 Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

CHAPTER 25 Troubleshooting Network Issues

About the Authors

Mike Chapple, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 25 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.

Craig Zacker is the author or co-author of dozens of books, manuals, articles, and web sites on computer and networking topics.