IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) - Hardcover

Cisco Systems Inc.; Cisco Networking Academy Program

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587130971 ISBN 13: 9781587130977

Publisher: Cisco Press, 2003

Synopsis

The only authorized companion textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

This Companion Guide maps to the current version of the web-based course and contains many advancements and extra learning aids, including the following:

• Close alignment with the online curriculum to provide step-by-step guidance for students
• Chapter objectives provide references to the concepts covered in each chapter, and an extensive glossary lists key terms and their definitions
• Review questions at the end of each chapter track progress and aid studying
• Accompanying CD-ROM includes exclusive enrichment materials such as 22 e-Lab activities, more than 500 practice exam questions, 11 PhotoZooms of networking equipment, and 10 instructional videos that prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ and Linux+ exams
• Additional resources on the CD-ROM include information on how to manage a network with HP Network Node Manager, as well as certification maps for the CompTIA Server+ and Linux+ certification exam objectives

Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Companion Guide is the Cisco approved textbook that supports the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This book and its companion titles from Cisco Press prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam and, when studied in conjunction with the Fundamentals of UNIX course and its related titles, the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. It introduces readers to basic networking concepts, NOS management and administration, and network security. It also includes an overview of Windows NT/2000, Windows XP, Linux, and Novell NetWare. This book prepares readers to become server systems specialists who can perform basic installation, operation, administration, and troubleshooting services.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM contains comprehensive exam questions, interactive e-Lab activities, high- resolution photographs, and video vignettes covering network operating systems.

About this title

Synopsis

Cisco Networking Academy Program: IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems Companion Guide corresponds to the Web-based course offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This title, as well as the Cisco Networking Academy Program: IT Essentials, II Network Operating Systems Lab Companion (1587130963) allows students to enhance their learning environment with printed materials that directly align to the IT Essentials II online course curriculum. The IT Essentials Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. This title prepares students for CompTIA's Server+ Certification Exam through the use of supplementary reading, exercises, and other supporting features that reinforce what the student has learned from both the online curriculum and the Lab Companion.

About the Author

The Cisco Systems Worldwide Education curriculum development team in Phoenix is the developer of the Cisco Networking Academy Program online curriculum, and is the co-developer of this book, with Aries Technology, Inc. Aries is a multimedia curriculum development company located in Tempe, Arizona who has been working with WWE in developing the online curriculum. Aries education products and information can be viewed at www.aries.net

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1587130971
• ISBN 13: 9781587130977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 880