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If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable. It provides all the information you need to get ready for these exams, including the four new A+ exams -- the required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to your area of specialization.As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams, A+, Network+ and Security + in a Nutshell follows a proven style and approach. It reviews all of the topics needed to master each exam in a remarkably concise format, with required knowledge boiled down to the core. Instead of plowing through 500 to 700 pages to prepare for each exam, this book covers each one in approximately 150 pages. And because the objectives for the three elective A+ examsare redundant, and the book covers them in one section.The exams covered include: A+ Essentials: Required for A+ 2006 certification EXAM 220-602: For the A+ IT Technician specialization EXAM 220-603: For the A+ Remote Support Technician specialization EXAM 220-604: For the A+ IT Depot specialization EXAM N10-003: For Network+ Certification EXAM SYO-101: For Security+ CertificationEach exam is covered in three parts: Exam Overview, Study Guide and Prep and Practice. Plenty of detailed tables and screen shots are included, along with study notes and practice questions. Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find this all-in-one book to be a valuable reference to core administration and security skills.
List of contents
Chapter 1
Preface
I. A+ Essentials
1. Overview of A+ Essentials Exam
Areas of Study for the A+ Essentials Exam
2. A+ Essentials Study Guide
Personal Computer Components
Laptops and Portable Devices
Operating Systems
Printers and Scanners
Networks
Security
Safety and Environmental Issues
Communications and Professionalism
3. Prep and Practice for the A+ Essentials Exam
Preparing for the A+ Essentials Exam
Suggested Exercises for the A+ Essentials Exam
Highlighters Index
Practice Questions for the A+ Essentials Exam
II. A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
4. Overview of the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Areas of Study for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
5. Study Guide for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Personal Computer Components
Laptops and Portable Devices
Operating Systems
Printers and Scanners
Networks
Security
6. Prep and Practice for the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Preparing for the A+ Exams
Suggested Exercises for the Exams
Highlighters Index
Practice Questions for the A+ Exams
III. Network+
7. Overview of the Network+ Exam
Areas of Study for the Network+ Exam
8. Network+ Exam Study Guide
Media and Topologies
Protocols and Standards
Network Implementation
Network Support
9. Network+ Exam Prep and Practice
Preparing for the Network+ Exam
Network+ Exam Suggested Exercises
Network+ Exam Highlighters Index
Network+ Exam Practice Questions
IV. Security+
10. Overview of Security+ Exam
Areas of Study for Security+ Exam
11. Security+ Exam Study Guide
General Security Concepts
Communication Security
Infrastructure Security
Basics of Cryptography
Operational and Organizational Security
12. Security+ Exam Prep and Practice
Preparing for the Security+ Exam
Security+ Exam Suggested Exercises
Security+ Exam Highlighters Index
Security+ Exam Practice Questions
Index
About the author
Pawan K. Bhardwaj is an independent technical trainer and author. Pawan is MCSE, MCT, Security+, Network+, I-Net+ and A+ certified. He was one of the first 100 in India to attain MCSE certification in 1997. He teaches Windows Administration and Networking classes and provides consultancy to training institutions. He has authored or contributed to over 12 certification books, including "MCSE 2003 Electives Exams in a Nutshell" by O'Reilly. Pawan was also the technical reviewer for the bestselling title "MCSE 2003 Core Required Exams in a Nutshell" and "MCSE Windows 2000 Exams in a Nutshell", also by O'Reilly.
Summary
Covers exams which include: A+ Essentials: Required for A+ 2006 certification; EXAM 220-602: For the A+ IT Technician specialization; EXAM 220-603: For the A+ Remote Support Technician specialization; EXAM 220-604: For the A+ IT Depot specialization; EXAM N10-003: For Network+ Certification; and, EXAM SYO-101: For Security+ Certification.
