Network Administrator Street Smarts

Author : Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470098554

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Network Administrator Street Smarts by Toby Skandier Pdf

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at network administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of network administration, including: Designing a network Implementing and configuring networks Maintaining and securing networks Troubleshooting a network An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all its Network+ candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field you'll find the instruction you need, including: Choosing an Internet access technology Configuring wireless components Determining optimal placement of routers and servers Setting up hubs, switches, and routers Configuring a Windows(r) client Troubleshooting your network The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Author : Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470431009

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Network Administrator Street Smarts by Toby Skandier Pdf

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at network administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of network administration, including: Designing a network Implementing and configuring networks Maintaining and securing networks Troubleshooting a network An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all of its Network+ candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, including: Designing and drawing an internetwork Identifying devices and components Configuring wireless components Planning for static and dynamic routing Setting up hubs, switches, and routers Maintaining security with encryption, scans, and more Troubleshooting your network The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Author : David R. Miller,Michael Gregg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470145821

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Security Administrator Street Smarts by David R. Miller,Michael Gregg Pdf

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at the common responsibilities of security administrators, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of a security administrator's job, including: Designing a secure network environment Creating and implementing standard security policies and practices Identifying insecure systems in current environment Providing training to on-site and remote users An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all of its Security+ candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, including: Performing an initial risk assessment Installing, updating, and running anti-virus Encrypting files and securing e-mail Creating new user accounts Deploying IPSec The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Author : Roderick W. Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470116746

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Linux Administrator Street Smarts by Roderick W. Smith Pdf

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at Linux administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of Linux administration, including: * Working on the command line * Configuring hardware and the kernel * Managing software and processes * Documenting the system * Working with partitions and file systems * Configuring network features * Managing security An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also maps to the common tasks and exam objectives for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 certification exam and CompTIA's Linux+ certification exam. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, such as: * Using the command shell history * Redirecting input and output * Resolving hardware conflicts * Reconfiguring the login screen * Managing RPM and Debian packages * Protecting your system from runaway processes * Monitoring your system for degraded performance and security problems * Using journaling filesystems * Configuring common server software The Street Smarts Series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Author : David R. Miller,Michael Gregg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118113561

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Security Administrator Street Smarts by David R. Miller,Michael Gregg Pdf

A step-by-step guide to the tasks involved in security administration If you aspire to a career in security administration, one of your greatest challenges will be gaining hands-on experience. This book takes you through the most common security admin tasks step by step, showing you the way around many of the roadblocks you can expect on the job. It offers a variety of scenarios in each phase of the security administrator's job, giving you the confidence of first-hand experience. In addition, this is an ideal complement to the brand-new, bestselling CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 5th Edition or the CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide, 2nd Edition, the latest offerings from Sybex for CompTIA's Security+ SY0-301 exam. Targets security administrators who confront a wide assortment of challenging tasks and those seeking a career in security administration who are hampered by a lack of actual experience Walks you through a variety of common tasks, demonstrating step by step how to perform them and how to circumvent roadblocks you may encounter Features tasks that are arranged according to four phases of the security administrator's role: designing a secure network, creating and implementing standard security policies, identifying insecure systems in an existing environment, and training both onsite and remote users Ideal hands-on for those preparing for CompTIA's Security+ exam (SY0-301) This comprehensive workbook provides the next best thing to intensive on-the-job training for security professionals.

Author : James Pyles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470486511

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PC Technician Street Smarts, Updated for the 2009 Exam by James Pyles Pdf

"The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. Broken down into the various aspects of a PC technician's job, this book provides you with step-by-step guidance for performing some of the most common and some of the most daunting tasks PC technicians face. Whether you're looking to break into the field of PC technicians, are pursuing your A+ certification, or are seeking some unique guidance to performing real-world tasks, this resource is essential"--Resource description page.

Author : Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118239193

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CompTIA Network+ Lab Manual by Toby Skandier Pdf

Gain street-smart skills in network administration Think of the most common and challenging tasks that network administrators face, then read this book and find out how to perform those tasks, step by step. CompTIA Network + Lab Manual provides an inside look into the field of network administration as though you were actually on the job. You'll find a variety of scenarios and potential roadblocks, as well as clearly mapped sections to help you prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-005. Learn how to design, implement, configure, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot a network with this street-smart guide. Provides step-by-step instructions for many of the tasks network administrators perform on a day-to-day basis, such as configuring wireless components; placing routers and servers; configuring hubs, switches, and routers; configuring a Windows client; and troubleshooting a network Addresses the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-005 objectives and also includes a variety of practice labs, giving you plenty of opportunities for hands-on skill-building Organized by the phases of network administration: designing a network, implementing and configuring it, maintenance and security, and troubleshooting Study, practice, and review for the new CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Exam, or a networking career, with this practical, thorough lab manual.

Author : James Pyles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470121313

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PC Technician Street Smarts by James Pyles Pdf

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at the common responsibilities of PC Technicians, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of a PC Technician's job, including: Installing hardware and software Maintaining hardware and software Installing and upgrading operating systems and networks Installing and upgrading security systems An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all of its A+ certification candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, including: Installing or replacing a power supply Installing or replacing a laptop hard drive Upgrading Windows(r) 2000 to Windows(r) XP Scanning for and removing viruses Installing printer drivers Troubleshooting your network The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780470230664

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MCITP: Microsoft Windows Vista Desktop Support Enterprise by Anonim Pdf

Author : Troy McMillan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781119092155

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Cisco Networking Essentials by Troy McMillan Pdf

Start a career in networking Cisco Networking Essentials, 2nd Edition provides the latest for those beginning a career in networking. This book provides the fundamentals of networking and leads you through the concepts, processes, and skills you need to master fundamental networking concepts. Thinking of taking the CCENT Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician ICND1 Exam 100-101? This book has you covered! With coverage of important topics and objectives, each chapter outlines main points and provides clear, engaging discussion that will give you a sound understanding of core topics and concepts. End-of-chapter review questions and suggested labs help reinforce what you've learned, and show you where you may need to backtrack and brush up before exam day. Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking products and services, which are used by a majority of the world's companies. This book gives you the skills and understanding you need to administer these networks, for a skillset that will serve you anywhere around the globe. Understand fundamental networking concepts Learn your way around Cisco products and services Gain the skills you need to administer Cisco routers and switches Prepare thoroughly for the CCENT exam If you're interested in becoming in-demand, network administration is the way to go; if you want to develop the skillset every company wants to hire, Cisco Networking Essentials, 2nd Edition gets you started working with the most widespread name in the business.

Author : Patrick Ciccarelli,Christina Faulkner,Jerry FitzGerald,Alan Dennis,David Groth,Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118077801

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Introduction to Networking Basics by Patrick Ciccarelli,Christina Faulkner,Jerry FitzGerald,Alan Dennis,David Groth,Toby Skandier Pdf

The 2nd edition of Wiley Pathways Networking Basics addresses diversity and the need for flexibility. Its content focuses on the fundamentals to help grasp the subject with an emphasis on teaching job-related skills and practical applications of concepts with clear and professional language. The core competencies and skills help users succeed with a variety of built-in learning resources to practice what they need and understand the content. These resources enable readers to think critically about their new knowledge and apply their skills in any situation.

Author : Todd Lammle,Bill Ferguson,Toby Skandier
Publisher : Sybex
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470430974

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CompTIA Network+ Certification Kit by Todd Lammle,Bill Ferguson,Toby Skandier Pdf

Study, Practice, and Review for the updated CompTIA Network+ exam (N10-004) using this value-priced package that includes three Sybex products: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide CompTIA Network+ Review Guide Network Administrator Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to Essential Network+ Skills, 2nd Edition You get all of the tools you need to prepare for the exam including complete coverage of all exam objectives, hands-on exercises, and a concise review guide. Also in this valuable package are two CD-ROMs featuring exam preparation software, a test engine, electronic flashcards, an interactive glossary of terms, as well as hundreds of review questions that all combine to give you the confidence you need to pass the exam.

Author : Daniel E. Harmon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448823390

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Careers in Internet Security by Daniel E. Harmon Pdf

Outlines a variety of different job opportunities in the field of internet security.

Author : Quentin Docter,Emmett Dulaney,Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1271 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118515136

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CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware by Quentin Docter,Emmett Dulaney,Toby Skandier Pdf

Everything you need to prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams CompTIA A+ is the most sought-after certification for PC technicians. This guide covers every aspect of the required exams 220-801 and 220-802. Fully updated to cover the latest best practices, current software and hardware, and mobile OSes, this Deluxe guide also includes an exclusive bonus CD featuring additional practice exams, flashcards, instructional videos, and the entire e-book in ePDF, eMobi, and ePub versions. Includes a coupon for 10% Off CompTIA Certification Exams Fully updated to cover the latest exams and exam objectives Covers personal computer components, laptops and portable devices, operating systems, printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, communication, and professionalism Bonus CD features the Sybex Test Engine with additional practice exams, twice the electronic flashcards as the Standard edition, and eMobi, ePub, and ePDF versions of the book CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide, 2nd Edition is a complete test-prep guide that will help you pass the A+ exam with confidence.

Author : Quentin Docter,Emmett Dulaney,Toby Skandier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2055 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781119137863

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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide by Quentin Docter,Emmett Dulaney,Toby Skandier Pdf

NOTE: The exam this book covered, CompTIA A+ (Exams 220-901 and 220-902), was retired by CompTIA in 2019 and is no longer offered. For coverage of the current exam CompTIA A+: Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002, please look for the latest edition of this guide: CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002 4e (9781119515937). The CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide is your complete solution for A+ exam preparation. Covering 100% of Exam 220-901 and Exam 220-902 objectives, this book gives you everything you need to ensure that you not only understand the basics of IT, but that you can demonstrate your understanding effectively. Now in its third edition, this guide has been updated to reflect the exam's new focus. Coverage includes the latest best practices, Windows 8/8.1 and mobile OSes, and an emphasis on the practical skills required on the job. Clear and concise, this book helps you solidify your understanding of crucial hardware and operating system maintenance and troubleshooting topics covered on the exam. You also gain access to the Sybex exclusive online interactive learning environment and test bank, featuring bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable PDF glossary of the most important terms you need to understand. The CompTIA A+ certification is the essential computer technician credential, and is required by over 100 leading employers. This book helps you prepare and practice so you can approach the exam with confidence, and pass with flying colors. Review the components of personal computers, laptops, and portable devices Understand operating systems, networks, and security Get up to speed on safety and environmental issues Practice effective communication and the "soft skills" of professionalism More than just a review of computer parts, this book covers everything you'll see on the exam. Why go in unprepared when you can have the Sybex advantage?