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Tomsho's GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS, Eighth Edition, gives students the knowledge and hands-on skills to work with network infrastructure devices and network operating systems in a small to midsize network environment. Focusing on troubleshooting and computer networking technologies, it provides a comprehensive introduction to network protocols and network devices, including wireless and cybersecurity technologies. Directly integrated in each chapter, Challenge Labs and Hands-On Projects offer in-class experiential learning. Updated content reflects the latest networking technologies and operating systems, includes new Ethernet standards and adds an Internet of Things (IoT) chapter. Certification mapping is added to the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA Exam 98-366) in Networking Fundamentals. MindTap Networking provides additional hands-on practice and certification test prep.
- Thoroughly updated, the Eighth Edition includes coverage of the latest operating systems in addition to advances in software, wireless and security -- providing students with the most current material available. In addition, an all-new chapter is devoted to the Internet of Things (IoT).
- The Eighth Edition fully maps to the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA Exam 98-366) in Networking Fundamentals.
- By focusing on troubleshooting and hands-on applications, students are well-prepared to meet the professional challenges they will face in the industry.
- Extensive learning tools, such as chapter summaries, review questions and key terms, are integrated throughout the text so students can put their new skills into practice as they learn them -- and maximize their course success.
- Hands-On Activities, Case Projects and Challenge Labs enable students to apply chapter concepts to real-world practice -- training them to use networking technology and equipping them with the skills they will need on the job.
- Challenge Labs: learners are asked to solve more complex problems without step-by-step instructions by applying the knowledge and skills gained from the reading and performing the hands-on projects.
- Case Projects: learners are asked to evaluate a scenario and decide on a course of action to propose a solution. These activities help learners strengthen their decision-making, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
- Packet Tracer Labs: learners perform labs using Packet Tracer network hardware simulators. These labs are written to mirror the hands-on projects whenever possible so labs can still be done even when the physical hardware is not available.
- Hands-On Activities, Case Projects and Challenge Labs help students apply what they have learned, as well as train students to use networking technology on the job.
2. Network Hardware Essentials.
3. Network Topologies and Technologies.
4. Network Media.
5. Network Protocols.
6. IP Addressing.
7. Network Reference Models and Standards.
8. Network Hardware in Depth.
9. Introduction to Network Security.
10. Wide Area Networking and Cloud Computing.
11. Operating Systems and Virtualization.
12. Network Management and Administration.
13. The Internet of Things (IoT).
14. Troubleshooting and Support.
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- ISBN-10: 0357134397
- ISBN-13: 9780357134399
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- ISBN-10: 0357693914
- ISBN-13: 9780357693919
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