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Dave Groth Network + Books

Tech

2002-09-29, 10:29 am

HI

I am just starting studying for this exam I look at buying Dave Groth 3rd
edition Network + study guide form Sybex, Can anyone tell me if this is a
good book ?

Thanks

Andy Barkl

2002-09-29, 12:29 pm

"Tech" <spatterson@iol.ie> wrote in message
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> HI
>
> I am just starting studying for this exam I look at buying Dave Groth 3rd
> edition Network + study guide form Sybex, Can anyone tell me if this is a
> good book ?
>
> Thanks

It's the only book I recommend.

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Andy Barkl

2002-09-29, 1:29 pm

Delbert Matlock

2002-10-11, 7:24 pm

"Tech" <spatterson@iol.ie> wrote:

>I am just starting studying for this exam I look at buying Dave Groth 3rd
>edition Network + study guide form Sybex, Can anyone tell me if this is a
>good book ?

I used it and was quite happy with it. The book is in it's third
edition, so most of the small errors are out of it. The book covers a
lot of topics and tries to at least give you an introduction to all
the technologies you are likely to run across on the test.

For links to the Sybex book and some alternatives take a look at:

http://delbert.matlock.com/compcert.htm#Network+

Good luck!

-- Delbert Matlock
-- MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, Network+, A+

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freak

2002-10-11, 7:42 pm

Good book... I still prefer the Myers books, though... and obviously, there is always Network+ for Freaks!

Delbert Matlock

2002-11-15, 6:24 am

"Vanis" <blah@blah.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I just recently passed A+. Looking to follow up with Net+. Review of recent
>posts suggest either
>MM Net+ All in One
>or Net+ Study Guide (3rd Edition)
>honorable mention goes to Net+ for Freaks
>
>The only network experience I have is related to setting up my home LANs.
>I'm familiar with certain cables/connectors (RJ-11, RJ-45, BNC), devices
>(Router, Hub, Switch), topologies (Star, Bus), and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP,
>SMTP). Having said that, which book would be better suited for my
>background?

I was very satisfied with the Sybex Network+ Study Guide. It's in 3rd
edition now so most of the small errors are long since cleaned up.
The books did a good job covering the technology basics.

From what you list above, you already have a good idea of some of the
technologies involved with networking, so you should be ready to go
right through. What's interesting is that even an experienced person
in networking will read these books and hit a point now and then where
they go, "I didn't know that what what this meant."

For links to a few of the Network+ related books, take a look at:

http://www.SelfStudyCerts.com/cert/...a/net-plus.html

Good luck!

-- Delbert Matlock
-- MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, Network+, A+
-- http://www.SelfStudyCerts.com/

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Jason

2002-11-22, 6:24 pm

I guess i have the same typical question:

what books are good?

Ive read that Mike Meyers book is good, but lacks in certain areas and
needs to be supplemented with other book(s) to fill in those areas.

The Network+ Cert Bible with Ron Glister is actually written by several
people, and has tons of errors and inconsistancies.

Tamara Dean's book has been reviewed as incomplete and not a very
comprehensible read for people just breaking into Networks. Although it is
listed as a good supplement to Meyers book.

David Groth's (i think this is the Sybex book mentioned) book got pretty
much the same reviews as Meyers...good, but lacking in enough areas where
other books are needed. Its also accused of "glossing" over things. It has
basic test question info, but little in the way of telling us "why"
something is. Being able to pass the test is one thing..but writing so
theres actual understanding is a whole different ball game.

Plus only a couple of these books have been published this year..and from
what ive heard, the Network+ test is changing very regularly, so its pretty
much a good bet that these are probably not up to date.

Does anyone know of a single good book that not only covers all the
material..but covers it in a way that a beginner will be able to pass the
test, and actually understand whats there?

Or is it likely that more than 1 book will need to be purchased in order to
get both info and understanding?

"Delbert Matlock" <delbertREMOVESPAM@matlock.com> wrote in message
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> "Vanis" <blah@blah.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I just recently passed A+. Looking to follow up with Net+. Review of
recent
> >posts suggest either
> >MM Net+ All in One
> >or Net+ Study Guide (3rd Edition)
> >honorable mention goes to Net+ for Freaks
> >
> >The only network experience I have is related to setting up my home LANs.
> >I'm familiar with certain cables/connectors (RJ-11, RJ-45, BNC), devices
> >(Router, Hub, Switch), topologies (Star, Bus), and protocols (TCP/IP,
UDP,
> >SMTP). Having said that, which book would be better suited for my
> >background?
>
> I was very satisfied with the Sybex Network+ Study Guide. It's in 3rd
> edition now so most of the small errors are long since cleaned up.
> The books did a good job covering the technology basics.
>
> From what you list above, you already have a good idea of some of the
> technologies involved with networking, so you should be ready to go
> right through. What's interesting is that even an experienced person
> in networking will read these books and hit a point now and then where
> they go, "I didn't know that what what this meant."
>
> For links to a few of the Network+ related books, take a look at:
>
> http://www.SelfStudyCerts.com/cert/...a/net-plus.html
>
> Good luck!
>
> -- Delbert Matlock
> -- MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, Network+, A+
> -- http://www.SelfStudyCerts.com/
>
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