A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))

By Pawan Bhardwaj

Book Overview

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+ exams are 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+ Certification

Each 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0596528248
• ISBN13: 9780596528249
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 812 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

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O'Reilly Strikes Again with another Hit!!

While I've written about O'reilly "Nutshell" books before, and have had nothing but compliments, I offer a caveat with this one: make sure you know your stuff before getting this book and taking the CompTIA tests. I bought this book with about 10 years of computer knowledge behind me - I did reasonably well on the A+ portion, but blew the Network+ right out of the water... This text hits all of the points with good categorization and logical flow... but it will not give you all of the "nuts and bolts" required by technical job knowledge. Make sure you have the recommended time and experience before you take the test - O'Reilly's "Nutshell" book will help you with the days leading up to the test, but it should not cover any "new" topics you've never seen. For those with the appropriate background, this book is awesome. The review sections are clear and concise, and the coverage is amazing. I like how they packed three test subjects into one book (saving you valuable $$$!) Great as a review/reference, not a "first-timers" instruction book.

Solid Exam Reference

Like most of the other O'Reilly exam study guides, 'A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference' by Pawan Bhardwaj is another great source for better preparation and RESULTS. Nearly 800 pages of material are combined within, broken up into 12 chapters: A+ Essentials 01. Overview of A+ Essentials Exam 02. A+ Essentials Study Guide 03. Prep and Practice for the A+ Essentials Exam A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604 04. Overview of the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604 05. Study Guide for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604 06. Prep and Practice for the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604 Network+ 07. Overview of the Network+ Exam 08. Network+ Exam Study Guide 09. Network+ Exam Prep and Practice Security+ 10. Overview of Security+ Exam 11. Security+ Exam Study Guide 12. Security+ Exam Prep and Practice I find the exam books to be the hardest to review but the material is so good inside these O'Reilly ones. Pick this up to improve your results!! **** RECOMMENDED