I strongly recommend the Comptia Network+ Exam Book. I've had it for a while now, and you will learn quite litterly everything there is to know about the backbone of networking and the internet. It's meant as a preparation for the CompTIA Network+ Certification, which certifies you are competent enough to work in a networking environment, and is very comprehensive (~ 600 pages). It was invaluable for my positions in cybersecurity.
The book I would recommend is CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-007) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260122387/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NHK2Z4SAZGVP6FC9XHZV
I have used a book like this when studying for other certs.
Feel free to ask questions here or DM me if you have something in particular. Happy to help.
CompTIA press is waaay too pricey. Amazon usually has great discounts on the Mike Meyers All-in-One book. Yeah, 48% off today. We can't sell the book for any less:
Just get a book to study from on Amazon (like this one), maybe watch some Professor Messer training videos on YouTube if you want, and then sign up to take the exams.
I know some others will chime their two sense. All my computer experience is through the military, homeland security and government contracts.
I HIGHLY reccomend Network+ by Mike Myers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260122387/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TQQ3YYXRFZC1RPH2VGP5
This book will get your foot into the door and understanding networks. If you're a visual learner follow his Udemy course that follows this book for visuals.
https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-network-cert-n10-007-the-total-course/
I highly reccomend getting both. This will get you a desk job or field service technician job without a doubt. If you want to work in my field the Security plus is a have to have thing and with the combination of the two you can easily see 56,000 starting and in California more than likely 65,000 range with a year of expeience.
Consistency and reading is your friend.
In that book there are end of chapter tests with answers, download Quizlet and put the question and answer for each chapter. This will give you a free study guide to use on your phone whenever you have time to pull it out and go through flash cards.
Lastly, download virtual box and watch YouTube videos on how to use it. This allows you to sue a single computer to practicing installing and setting up different networks.
It would help if you told us which book you were using, I believe in using a minimum of two different sources, have you looked over the Prof Messer vids on utube ?
Here's one on sale, maybe you have it ...
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387
Anyone have? $5. I had the PDF from a friend but hes away until tomorrow and I could use it today
I used Mike Meyers' Book exclusively and passed.
Did you pass Was it good? is it batter than this.