Product DescriptionNetwork+ Guide to Networks, Fourth Edition is designed to prepare users for CompTIA's newly-revised 2005 Network+ certification exam and will also offer mapping features to the exam objectives.
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Rating: - Grueling Course
This book is officially approved courseware for the CompTIA Network+ exam. It has been approved also by the CSSIA (Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance). The book is very comprehensive. But as all textbooks go it has both strengths and weaknesses. In this review I will try to highlight some of both.
Like most computer industry books, this one comes with a supplemental CD. That CD includes the Certblaster and MeasureUP self-test software and other files the student will ... Read More
Rating: - Great Book for learning networking, not for passing Network+
This is a great book for beginners to learn about networking. This was my first networking book for my first networking class, and I will always remember it. I'm reading a lot of bad reviews for this book and I just have to say; this book is not for idiots. If you just "want to pass the Network+" but have no experience, self-study, or interest in networking, then this is not the book for you. If you are interested in networking, and want to learn a lot more, this book does a great job of delivering ... Read More
Rating: - Poorly made, not for an entry level student
I am using this book for my IT class to get my certification for network+.
My classmates and i have discussed the layout of the book and our findings are that while the book contains tons of information that are necessary to get your certification but it was too much to assimilate in a short amount of time.
The problem with this book is that it tries to fill your head with so much text information that by the end of a chapter you are lost because their was too much info to digest. ... Read More
Rating: - Not really all that wonderful
I've had to use this for a Networking+ class and have hated and dreaded having to read it and prep class for it. The writing is vague and sloppy and there are many dubious and wrong statements. Some diagrams do not correspond to the text and/or are confusing. You will not get a good idea of many concepts. It's been very frustrating.
I give it two stars because it is specifically for the Network+ test, but would rate it only one star as a general intro to networking because in addition to the above problems ... Read More
Rating: - Good reference/textbook on the subject - very thorough
Does what it says on the box - it's a good reference, with much detail and useful practical advice for the upcoming network technician or IT support professional. I think its usefulness is fairly limited outside of those fields but as an introduction to computer networking, it will give you plenty of information. Unfortunately the general tone of the book is reflective of its introductory purpose and more experienced readers might find it slightly annoying. If you are a software professional who is more interested in ... Read More
- Grueling Course
- Poorly made, not for an entry level student
