Product Description

-This study guide provides all the information you need to prepare for the i-Net+ exam, CompTIA's vendor- and product-neutral Internet certification program.-New to the second edition, real-world scenarios that provide practical insights and perspective on critical exam topics. -The CD includes an advanced testing program with adaptive testing capabilities and two bonus sample exams, as well as electronic flascards for both PCs and Palm devices.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1142164 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 672 pages

Amazon.com Review
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

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

Featured on the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for the I-Net+ Exam. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter or according to objective areas. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm handhelds and two bonus exams that will help you prepare for the test. Also included is a fully searchable electronic copy of the book.

About the Author
David Groth, A+, Network+, Server+, MCT, CNA, and i-Net+, is President and Chief Geek of Practical Training Solutions, a global franchise system of training centers. He is the author of the best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide from Sybex, as well as the Network+ Study Guide. Dorothy L. McGee, i-Net+, is a computer professional with over 14 years experience in the industry.

Customer Reviews

Great intro guide -- Not so good for testing
I work at a telco/ISP providing tech support for T1 and DSL connectivity. I love this book! The author makes complex concepts so simple. Since it covers all the essentials of the Internet, I have recommended it to coworkers and now they are making this book required text for entry level techs! ***** However, be warned, I barely passed using only this book. Although, the book is an excellent guide for the Internet, it does not seem to cover what was on the test. There were questions on the i-Net+ exam which were not addressed in the book.

good study guide for i-Net+ exam
another great book from David Groth. the book is easy to read yet full of content. it would have been a better book if the author had discussed the Security, Business and Copyright section in further details.

The first 75% of the book is very nicely written, however the rest seems to be written in a hurry!

never the less, it's a good book for those preparing to take CompTIA iNet+ exam. Last note: i dont think this book alone will pass you the exam, i strongly think that you need to have a firm grasp of Internet and its concepts. If you are an experience Internet user, you'll be just FINE!

cheers,

Several errors, disjunct presentation.
Yes, I did check the errata on the website. And today, 2 weeks later, no word from the authors or technical editors. I'm really not impressed. And for the record, I passed W/O this book 846/900.

For example, the PNG file format is not limited to 256 colors. In actuality, it supports up to 24bit color and an 8bit alpha channel.

Or the fact that Spoofing was not covered in the book at all, nor even listed in the index, yet when I took the i-Net+ there were 3 questions about it.

Now, aside from the numerous errors I found, this book is poorly organized. The information is not presented in a logical flow, but a scattered, haphazard manner which makes it extremely difficult for newbies. [In their defense, CompTIA doesn't really organize the domains for the i-Net very logically either.]

You'd be better off using just internet resources to study for this exam: