Network+ class at local tech school

galoryber

I'm signed up for a certification course at my local tech college for the Network+. It's an accelerated course from January 4th to the 13th, so I'm trying to get everything started / finished before the course even starts, starting with Professor Messer and then ... a book, regardless of which one...

It's a cert course, and they named the course Network+, but the book they're selling for the course is the Microsoft 98-366 Networking Fundamentals book. My question is, do you guys think this books stands up to other Network+ books? I studied for the A+ with Mike Myers book and aced the exams, I guess I expected they wouldn't have me studying for an MS exam to pass a CompTIA exam.

What would you suggest for the Net+?

ChrisRice

I wouldn't use the 98-366 book for learning Network +.. I just got the MTA: Networking Fundamentals cert last Friday, and I can't see any perceivable way anyone can pass Network+ using that info alone. The fact that I am currently learning Network+, made the MTA a breeze, however.

IMO, there is a HUGE difference between the level of knowledge required for the two certs.

Darril

Galoryber, great motivation to get started before the course starts, especially if it's an accelerated course.

I'd agree with ChrisRice that there is a big difference between the two exams, but I also know that many instructors are using this book (Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials, ISBN 1118016858 ) to teach both the 98-366 exam and the Network+ exam. When teaching Network+ with this book, they add some additional material such as topics on cabling.

A logical question is "why are they using an MTA book to teach Network+?" The simplest reason is that it works. Instructors have told me that the layout and flow works well within a classroom environment.

Good luck.

Darril Gibson
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galoryber

Thanks for the responses. I feel more at ease now. Having read a few Microsoft books myself, I guess I could see the layout being better for a classroom. I'll finish up with the Messer videos, read through the Networking Fundamentals book, and hopefully have enough time leftover to read through *Place Network+ book of choice here* before the final exam!

Now back to the forum to decide on that Network+ book

Thanks for the responses!

Darril

Todd Lammle's Network+ book has helped many people and I've heard several people compliment it. Good luck.

Darril Gibson
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Security+ Tip of the Day