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This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2019 CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 CompTIA A+ exam objectives

This fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1001 & 220-1002. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference.

Also includes a voucher coupon for a 10% discount on your CompTIA exams!

Covers all exam topics, including how to:

• Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other personal computer components
• Install, configure, and maintain hard drives
• Manage input devices and removable media
• Set up, upgrade, and maintain all versions of Windows
• Troubleshoot and fix computer problems
• Install printers and other peripherals
• Configure and secure mobile devices
• Connect to the Internet
• Set up wired and wireless networks
• Protect your personal computer and your network
• Implement virtualization and cloud-based technologies

Online content includes:

• Practice exams for 1001 & 1002
• More than one hour of free video training
• TotalSim simulations of performance-based questions
• Mike Meyers’ favorite PC tools and utilities

The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-501 Study Guide is an update to the top-selling SY0-201, SY0-301, and SY0-401 study guides, which have helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it.

It covers all of the SY0-501 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous two versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy to understand manner and includes real-world examples of security principles in action. The author uses many of the same analogies and explanations he’s honed in the classroom that have helped hundreds of students master the Security+ content.

You’ll understand the important and relevant security topics for the Security+ exam, without being overloaded with unnecessary details. Additionally, each chapter includes a comprehensive review section to help you focus on what’s important.

Over 300 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The book includes a 75 question pre-test, a 75 question post-test, and practice test questions at the end of every chapter. Each practice test question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the content and the reasoning behind the question. You'll also have access to free online resources including labs and additional practice test questions. Using all of these resources, you’ll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it.

If you plan to pursue any of the advanced security certifications, this guide will also help you lay a solid foundation of security knowledge. Learn this material, and you’ll be a step ahead for other exams. This SY0-501 study guide is for any IT or security professional interested in advancing in their field, and a must read for anyone striving to master the basics of IT systems security.

The author supplements the book with blog posts here: http://blogs.getcertifiedgetahead.com/.

This page provides a full listing of mobile device apps from the author: http://learnzapp.com/partners/darrilgibson/.

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Thoroughly revised for the new CompTIA Network+ exam, the Seventh Edition of this bestselling All in One Exam Guide delivers 100 percent coverage of the exam objectives and serves as a valuable on the job reference

Take the latest version of the CompTIA Network+ exam with complete confidence using the fully updated information contained in this comprehensive self study system. The book offers clear instruction and real world examples from training expert and bestselling author Mike Meyers along with hundreds of accurate practice questions.

Fulfilling the promise of the All in One series, this complete reference serves both as a study tool and a valuable on the job reference that will serve readers beyond the exam. CompTIA Network+ Certification All in One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam N10 007) also includes access to free video training and interactive hands on labs and simulations that prepare you for difficult performance based questions. A valuable pre assessment test enables readers to gauge their familiarity with the test’s objectives and tailor an effective course for study.

·         Contains complete coverage of every objective for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam

·         Written by CompTIA training and certification guru Mike Meyers

·         Electronic content includes the Total Tester exam simulator with over 100 practice questions, over an hour of training videos, and a collection of Mike Meyers’ favorite shareware and freeware networking utilities

 

CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2018 CISSP Body of Knowledge. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world examples, advice on passing each section of the exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions.

Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes:

• Six unique 150 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• More than 700 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam
• A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam

Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for:

• Security and Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Engineering
• Communication and Network Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

This is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA^®’s new A+^® Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic, including substantial new coverage of Windows 10, as well as new PC hardware, tablets, smartphones, macOS, Linux, cloud computing, and professional-level networking and security. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, our great last-minute Cram Sheet, two full practice exams in the print book and an additional two exams in the test engine, plus complete real-time practice and feedback through Pearson’s state-of-the-art test engine. You’ll also find 14 exclusive Real-World Scenario case studies, all linked to simulations or video on our bonus content site.

 

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams!

 

--Deploy and manage computers running Windows 10/8/7, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

--Master and practice the six-step A+ troubleshooting process

--Understand, install, configure, and troubleshoot motherboards, CPUs, and memory

--Test and troubleshoot power-related problems

--Use all forms of storage, including SSDs, optical devices, and RAID systems

--Work effectively with mobile devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones

--Configure Windows components and applications, use Windows administrative tools, and optimize Windows systems

--Repair damaged Windows environments and troubleshoot Windows issues

--Install and manage printers and other peripherals

--Understand and work with networks, network hardware, wireless protocols, and cloud technologies

--Install and configure SOHO wired/wireless networks, and troubleshoot connectivity

--Secure desktops and mobile devices, implement authentication methods, prevent malware attacks, and protect data

 

EXCLUSIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART WEB-BASED TEST ENGINE WITH 320 PRACTICE QUESTIONS!

 

Make sure you’re 100% ready for the real exam!

--Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers

--Multiple test modes

--Random questions and order of answers

--Coverage of each current A+ exam objective 

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This fully updated study guide covers every topic on the current version of the CompTIA Security+ exam

Take the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ exam with complete confidence using the detailed information contained in this highly effective self-study system. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk and enables you to become CompTIA Security+ certified.

CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) covers all exam domains and features 200 accurate practice questions. To aid in study, the book features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. All questions mirror those on the live test in style, format, and difficulty. Beyond fully preparing you for the challenging SY0-501 exam, the book also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference for IT professionals.

• Provides 100% coverage of every objective on exam SY0-501
• Electronic content includes 200 practice questions and a secured book PDF
• Written by a team of experienced IT security academics

• Sybex

Cisco has announced big changes to its certification program.

As of February 24, 2020, all current certifications will be retired, and Cisco will begin offering new certification programs.

The good news is if you’re working toward any current CCNA certification, keep going. You have until February 24, 2020 to complete your current CCNA. If you already have CCENT/ICND1 certification and would like to earn CCNA, you have until February 23, 2020 to complete your CCNA certification in the current program.  Likewise, if you’re thinking of completing the current CCENT/ICND1, ICND2, or CCNA Routing and Switching certification, you can still complete them between now and February 23, 2020. 

CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide, 2^nd Edition is your comprehensive review for the CCNA exams. Written by the leading authority on networking technology, this guide covers 100% of all objectives for the latest ICND1, ICND2, and CCNA Composite exams. Hands-on labs help you gain experience in critical procedures and practices. Gain access to the Sybex online learning environment, featuring a robust set of study tools including: practice questions, flashcards, video instruction, and an extensive glossary of terms to help you better prepare for exam day. The pre-assessment test helps you prioritize your study time, and bonus practice exams allow you to test your understanding.

The CCNA certification is essential to a career in networking, and the exam can be taken in two parts or as a composite. Whichever you choose, this book is your essential guide for complete review.

• Master IP data network operation
• Troubleshoot issues and keep the network secure
• Understand switching and routing technologies
• Work with IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

Full coverage and expert insight makes CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide your ultimate companion for CCNA prep.

• Cisco Press

Cisco Press has the only self-study guides approved by Cisco for the new CCENT and CCNA Routing and Switching certifications. The new edition of the best-selling two-book value priced CCNA Official Cert Guide Library includes updated content, new online practice exercises, more than 600 practice exam questions, and more than 2 hours of video training, plus the CCENT and CCNA Network Simulator Lite Editions with 43 free Network Simulator labs.

CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 Official Cert Guide Library is a comprehensive review and practice package for the latest CCNA exams and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. The two books contained in this package, CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105 Official Cert Guide and CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-105 Official Cert Guide, present complete reviews and more challenging and realistic preparation experiences. The books have been fully updated to refresh the content for the latest CCNA exam topics and to enhance certain key topics that are critical for exam success.

Best-selling author and expert instructor Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes

·         A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams

·         "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

·         Chapter-ending and part-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

·         Troubleshooting sections, which help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam

·         The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

·         A free copy of the CCNA ICND1 and ICND2 Network Simulator Lite software, complete with meaningful lab exercises that help you hone your hands-on skills with the command-line interface for routers and switches

·         Links to a series of hands-on config labs developed by the author

·         Online interactive practice exercises that help you hone your knowledge

·         More than 2 hours of video mentoring from the author

·         A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

·         Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

 

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions and exercises, video instruction, and hands-on labs, these official study guides help you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

 

These official study guides help you master all the topics on the CCNA exams, including

·         Networking fundamentals

·         Implementing basic Ethernet LANs

·         Ethernet LANs: design, VLANs, and troubleshooting

·         IPv4 addressing and subnetting

·         Implementing IPv4

·         IPv4 design and troubleshooting

·         IPv4 services: ACLs, NAT, and QoS

·         IPv4 routing protocols and routing

·         Wide area networks

·         IPv6

·         Network management, SDN, and cloud computing

 

Companion DVDs

The DVDs contain more than 600 unique practice exam questions, Network Simulator Lite software, online practice exercises, and more than 2 hours of video training.

 

Includes Exclusive Offers For Up to 70% Off Video Training, Practice Tests, and more

 

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Vista (SP2), Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

 

Includes 43 free CCNA Network Simulator labs:

ICND1

1. Configuring Hostnames

2. Configuring Local Usernames

3. Configuring Switch IP Settings

4. Interface Settings I

5. Interface Settings II

6. Interface Settings III

7. Interface Status I

8. Interface Status II

9. Interface Status III

10. Interface Status IV

11. Setting Switch Passwords

12. Switch CLI Configuration Process I

13. Switch CLI Configuration Process II

14. Switch CLI Exec Mode

15. Switch Forwarding I

16. Switch IP Address

17. Switch IP Connectivity I

18. Switch Security I

19. Switch Security II

20. Switch Security III

21. Switch Security IV

22. Switch Security Configuration Scenario

23. Switch Interfaces and Forwarding Configuration Scenario

24. Port Security Troubleshooting Scenario

ICND2

1. EIGRP Serial Configuration I

2. EIGRP Serial Configuration II

3. EIGRP Serial Configuration III

4. EIGRP Serial Configuration IV

5. EIGRP Serial Configuration V

6. EIGRP Serial Configuration VI

7. EIGRP Route Tuning I

8. EIGRP Route Tuning II

9. EIGRP Route Tuning III

10. EIGRP Route Tuning IV

11. EIGRP Neighbors I

12. EIGRP Neighbors II

13. EIGRP Neighbors III

14. EIGRP Auto-Summary Configuration Scenario

15. EIGRP Configuration I Configuration Scenario

16. EIGRP Metric Manipulation Configuration Scenario

17. EIGRP Variance and Maximum Paths Configuration Scenario

18. EIGRP Troubleshooting Scenario

19. Path Troubleshooting Scenario IV

 

Network Simulator Lite minimum system requirements:

Windows (Minimum)

·         Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), or Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

·         1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

·         1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

·         16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

·         DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

·         Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8 and above

 

Mac (Minimum)

·         OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, or 10.8

·         Intel core Duo 1.83 GHz

·         512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)

·         1.5 GB hard disk space

·         32-bit color depth at 1024x768 resolution

·         Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8 and above