I-Net+ Study Guide by David Groth

Product Description

Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's i-Net+ Exam.

This Sybex Study Guide provides:
Full coverage of every exam objective
Practical information on network hardware
Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
Internet Basics
Web Site Development
Performance Monitoring
Networking Fundamentals
Internet Security
E-Business Concepts

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1112778 in Books
Published on: 2000-01
Number of items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
675 pages
Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The i-Net+ exam was developed for the millions of job seekers who want to stand up tall and shout, "Hey! You! Companies! I know something about the Internet, so hire me for oodles of money!" And after you read the new Sybex i-Net+ Study Guide and pass the exam--because you will pass if you read this book thoroughly--you too will be able to join in the joy and revelry that comes with being one of those mysterious wizards who Understands The Net.

Okay... maybe it's not that great. (For one thing, the secret handshake we Internet wizards have gives you all sorts of nasty cramps.) But it is a laudable and well-written overview of the basic issues involved in working with the Web, which is exactly what the i-Net+ is testing for--and whether you're a long-term Net junkie checking your knowledge before the exam, or just a novice looking to position yourself for better and bigger things, this book will serve you very well.

Given the breadth of the topics that need to be covered, the guide is succinct but thorough. The writing is a cut above the usual mass of study guides, frequently taking oft-obtuse concepts like routing, copyright protection, and DHCP and putting them in simple terms that the layperson can understand. That said, the book is extremely text-heavy and uses illustrations sparsely, generally relying on long paragraphs to get the point across. If you're more visual than verbal, this probably isn't the book for you. The illustrations, primarily used to demonstrate routing and security concepts, are mostly top-notch and clarify the objectives nicely. Only one or two clunkers mar the excellent visuals.

But what about the content? The topics map closely to the i-Net+ objectives and range from the basics of internetworking and simple protocol explanations all the way up to mid-range explanations of basic Internet design concepts, i-Net troubleshooting, and security. The chapters on networking basics and site functionality are outstanding for striking that tenuous balance between too complex for the beginner and too simple to pass the test.

However, a couple of notable topics are skipped over too quickly: the programming language section passed by far too fast, with major up-and-coming topics like Active Server Pages getting a one-paragraph brushoff, and the potentially exam-critical fact that VBScript only works in Internet Explorer browsers gets only a parenthetical warning buried deeply in the text. Likewise, the explanation of HTML basics is far too brief and could have used better organization (say, a chart of the critical tags) to get beginners up to speed on simple HTML coding. In an inverse problem, the chapter on client configuration seems a trifle overworked.

There are 20 questions at the end of every chapter, with answers given immediately afterward (a change I applaud Sybex for making, since flipping all the way to the end of the book was très annoying). The questions are multiple-choice and tend to err on the shallow side, but by and large they give you decent preparation. There is an introductory assessment test and a final exam test, but for some reason Sybex chose not to let you know what a passing grade on these exams would be. (Try 75%, the passing grade on the actual i-Net+.) Tests on disk and a set of electronic flashcards provide more testing practice, although after taking all of them it's still unclear whether the i-Net+ expects you to install all patches immediately or wait until the last minute.

Despite a few minor drawbacks, this is still an excellent one-stop guide for the certification junkie. --William Steinmetz

Book Info
Provides a comprehensive resource needed to prepare for and pass the iNet+ exam. Presents complete coverage of all six exam domains: I-Net Basics, I-Net Clients, Development, Networking and Infrastructure, I-Net Security, and Business concepts. Includes a practice exam, glossary, and a guide to acronyms.

From the Back Cover
Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's i-Net+ Exam. This Sybex Study Guide provides:
Full coverage of every exam objective
Practical information on network hardware
Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
Internet Basics
Web Site Development
Performance Monitoring
Networking Fundamentals
Internet Security
E-Business Concepts

Customer Reviews

Two typos before the first chapter
I found two major typos before I even began the first chapter. I hope this is not indicative of the quality of the entire product, since I will be testing in just a few weeks.
Even before reading the first chapter I found errors in the assessment test. Question 14 has the answer printed under the question instead of at the end of the test like the rest of the questions. The second error is in the answers for question 27. The answer is listed as one letter but the explanation says a different answer is the best.
I have used other Sybex guides in the past with good results.

i-Net+ review
it's a good book to learn for the examen.
i have my examen tomorrow and i think i have no problem to pass it.
some things in the book aren't up to date, but it's difficult to be up to date with a book like this...
but i think it's enough to learn for the examen...

kind regards
IgNo

Excellent Resource
I read several reviews about this book prior to purchasing it and some gave it mediocre scores. My perception is that it excelled in preparing me for the exam which I passed with ease. Another excellent resource is www.mcmcse.com