Eleventh Hour Network+,
Edition 1
Exam N10-004 Study Guide
By Naomi Alpern
Publication Date:
15 Oct 2009
Description
Eleventh Hour Security+: Exam SY0-201 Study Guide offers a practical guide for those preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam. The book's 10 chapters provide in-depth discussions of the following topics: network fundamentals; network media; network devices; wireless networking; open systems interconnection (OSI) model and networking protocols; transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) and IP routing; wide area networking; hardware and software security; network management; and network troubleshooting. Each chapter includes information on exam objectives, exam warnings, and the top five toughest questions along with their answers.
Key Features
- The only book keyed to the new 2009 objectives that has been crafted for last minute cramming
- Easy to find, essential material with no fluff – this book does not talk about security in general, just how it applies to the test
- Includes review of five toughest questions by topic - sure to improve your score
About the author
By Naomi Alpern, Consultant, Unified Communications, Microsoft, USA, Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator, Security+, Network+, A+, MCSE, MCT
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Network Fundamentals
What Is a Network?
Network Elements
Logical Networking Topologies
Centralized
Decentralized (Distributed)
Peer-to-Peer
Client/Server
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Local Area Network
Physical Networking Models
The Bus Topology
The Star Topology (Hierarchical)
The Mesh Topology
The Ring Topology
Wireless
Network Types
Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Storage Area Network
Personal Area Network
Campus Area Network
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 2 Network Media
Cabling and Connectors Overview
Fundamentals of Cabling
Fundamentals of Connectors
Media Issues
Interference
Bandwidth
Length Problems
Security Issues
Installation
Troubleshooting
Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full Duplex
Cabling
Copper Cabling
Fiber Cabling
Preparing Twisted-Pair Cable
Cable Installation
Cable Management
LAN Technologies and Media Standards
10Base2, 10Base5, and Arcnet
10BaseT and Beyond
Connectors
Twisted-Pair and Coaxial Cable Connectors
Fiber Connectors
Recognizing Cables
Category 3, 5, 5e, and 6 UTP
Shielded Twisted Pair
Coaxial Cable
Single Mode and Multimode Fiber-Optic Cable
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 3 Network Devices
Network Devices
Repeaters
Hubs
Bridges
Multistation Access Units
Understanding Switches
The Modem and Other Adapters
Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit
Network Interface Cards
Modern Network Devices
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 4 Wireless Networking
Radio Frequency and Antenna Behaviors and Characteristics
Wireless Network Concepts
Overview of Wireless Communication in a Wireless Network
Wireless Network Protocols and Operation
Common Exploits of Wireless Networks
Passive Attacks on Wireless Networks
Active Attacks on Wireless Networks
Jamming Attacks
Configuring Windows Client Computers for Wireless Network Security
Site Surveys
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 5 The OSI Model and Networking Protocols
The OSI Model
Layer 1: Physical
Layer 2: Data Link
Layer 3: Network
Layer 4: Transport
Layer 5: Session
Layer 6: Presentation
Layer 7: Application
The Microsoft Model
The Department of Defense Networking Model
Layer 1: Network Interface
Layer 2: Internet
Layer 3: Host-to-Host
Layer 4: Application
Networking Protocols
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 6 TCP/IP and Routing
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
IP Version 4
IP Version 6
Understanding IP Addressing
Network ID and Host ID
Understanding Subnet Masking
Default Subnet Mask
Custom Subnet Mask
Strategies to Conserve Addresses
Considerations
Multicast, Broadcast, and Unicast
Understanding Basic IP Routing
IP Routing Tables
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 7 Wide Area Networking
What Is a Wan?
Switching Methods
Wan Protocols and Properties
Internet Access Methods
Digital Subscriber Line
Cable Modem
Plain Old Telephone Service/Public Switched Telephone Network
Wireless
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 8 Security Standards and Services
Hardware and Software Security Devices
Intrusion Detection Systems
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Proxy Servers
Honeypot
Honeynets
Security Zones
Virtual Private Networks
Network Ports, Services, and Threats
Network Access Security
Authentication Methods
Authentication Services
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 9 Network Management
Network Management
Configuration Management
CM Documentation Types
Documenting Configurations
Change Control Documentation
Wiring Schematics
Physical Network Diagrams
Logical Network Diagrams
Baselines
Policies, Procedures, and Configurations
Regulations
Network Monitoring
Network Performance Optimization
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 10 Network Troubleshooting
A Troubleshooting Methodology
Analyzing and Responding to a Problem
The OSI Model
Windows Tools
Linux Tools
Netware Troubleshooting
Other Network Troubleshooting Tools
Importance of Network Documentation
How to Use the OSI Model in Troubleshooting
Reviewing the OSI Model
Establishing a Troubleshooting Strategy
Troubleshooting the Physical Layer
Troubleshooting the Data Link Layer
Troubleshooting the Network Layer
Troubleshooting the Transport Layer
Troubleshooting the Session Layer
Troubleshooting the Presentation Layer
Troubleshooting the Application Layer
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Network Fundamentals
What Is a Network?
Network Elements
Logical Networking Topologies
Centralized
Decentralized (Distributed)
Peer-to-Peer
Client/Server
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Local Area Network
Physical Networking Models
The Bus Topology
The Star Topology (Hierarchical)
The Mesh Topology
The Ring Topology
Wireless
Network Types
Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Storage Area Network
Personal Area Network
Campus Area Network
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 2 Network Media
Cabling and Connectors Overview
Fundamentals of Cabling
Fundamentals of Connectors
Media Issues
Interference
Bandwidth
Length Problems
Security Issues
Installation
Troubleshooting
Simplex, Half-Duplex, and Full Duplex
Cabling
Copper Cabling
Fiber Cabling
Preparing Twisted-Pair Cable
Cable Installation
Cable Management
LAN Technologies and Media Standards
10Base2, 10Base5, and Arcnet
10BaseT and Beyond
Connectors
Twisted-Pair and Coaxial Cable Connectors
Fiber Connectors
Recognizing Cables
Category 3, 5, 5e, and 6 UTP
Shielded Twisted Pair
Coaxial Cable
Single Mode and Multimode Fiber-Optic Cable
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 3 Network Devices
Network Devices
Repeaters
Hubs
Bridges
Multistation Access Units
Understanding Switches
The Modem and Other Adapters
Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit
Network Interface Cards
Modern Network Devices
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 4 Wireless Networking
Radio Frequency and Antenna Behaviors and Characteristics
Wireless Network Concepts
Overview of Wireless Communication in a Wireless Network
Wireless Network Protocols and Operation
Common Exploits of Wireless Networks
Passive Attacks on Wireless Networks
Active Attacks on Wireless Networks
Jamming Attacks
Configuring Windows Client Computers for Wireless Network Security
Site Surveys
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 5 The OSI Model and Networking Protocols
The OSI Model
Layer 1: Physical
Layer 2: Data Link
Layer 3: Network
Layer 4: Transport
Layer 5: Session
Layer 6: Presentation
Layer 7: Application
The Microsoft Model
The Department of Defense Networking Model
Layer 1: Network Interface
Layer 2: Internet
Layer 3: Host-to-Host
Layer 4: Application
Networking Protocols
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 6 TCP/IP and Routing
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
IP Version 4
IP Version 6
Understanding IP Addressing
Network ID and Host ID
Understanding Subnet Masking
Default Subnet Mask
Custom Subnet Mask
Strategies to Conserve Addresses
Considerations
Multicast, Broadcast, and Unicast
Understanding Basic IP Routing
IP Routing Tables
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 7 Wide Area Networking
What Is a Wan?
Switching Methods
Wan Protocols and Properties
Internet Access Methods
Digital Subscriber Line
Cable Modem
Plain Old Telephone Service/Public Switched Telephone Network
Wireless
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 8 Security Standards and Services
Hardware and Software Security Devices
Intrusion Detection Systems
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Proxy Servers
Honeypot
Honeynets
Security Zones
Virtual Private Networks
Network Ports, Services, and Threats
Network Access Security
Authentication Methods
Authentication Services
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 9 Network Management
Network Management
Configuration Management
CM Documentation Types
Documenting Configurations
Change Control Documentation
Wiring Schematics
Physical Network Diagrams
Logical Network Diagrams
Baselines
Policies, Procedures, and Configurations
Regulations
Network Monitoring
Network Performance Optimization
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Chapter 10 Network Troubleshooting
A Troubleshooting Methodology
Analyzing and Responding to a Problem
The OSI Model
Windows Tools
Linux Tools
Netware Troubleshooting
Other Network Troubleshooting Tools
Importance of Network Documentation
How to Use the OSI Model in Troubleshooting
Reviewing the OSI Model
Establishing a Troubleshooting Strategy
Troubleshooting the Physical Layer
Troubleshooting the Data Link Layer
Troubleshooting the Network Layer
Troubleshooting the Transport Layer
Troubleshooting the Session Layer
Troubleshooting the Presentation Layer
Troubleshooting the Application Layer
Summary of Exam Objectives
Top Five Toughest Questions
Answers
Glossary
Index
Book details
ISBN:
9781597494281
Page Count: 208
Retail Price
:
£16.99
9780072253481; 9780789732545; 9780596528249
Audience
Network/Security Administrators and Engineers, Security Analysts/Consultants, IT Architects, and Service/System Support Technicians
