Studying Network+ exam right now and a bit of intro to myself
Hi everyone, I am not new here, but this is the first time I am making a thread, though of sharing some of my experience of learning network+ and some questions.
I am using Mike Meyer's book right now, almost finish reading it. After I finish reading it the first time I will probably brush up by speed reading it again. Also going to watch all of professor Messer's videos, those are great and they provide a different view of the network+ exam than just the book.
I just transfered from a local CC to a 4 year B&M state school, the tution is pretty cheap, but one problem is: Here in Cali the cuts are cutting all the classes back, leaving me on a slower track to finish my degree in computer information systems. I looked into one of the higher telecommuniation class(The one you have to take to graduate), and I found out that class is using a network+ textbook. I thought of myself, why wait? I would have study the network+ exam, which is pretty much what that upper division class is all about, and pass the exam before I can take the class!
There are a lot of very helpful information on this site, and I am surpised at how polite people discuss here. Really enjoyed this forum so far. I have no IT experience so far, having got out of the Military(Navy) 2 years ago as an aircraft mechanic. I hope I can get my network+ cert first so I can at least apply for an on campus intern for some experience before I graduate college. I will be almost 30 years old when I graudate due to my time spent in the military, so I really don't want to start somewhere low again like help desk.
Anyways enough about myself, you guys are probably tired of it too!
Now I have a question here: I see some of the guys here passed the exam used different kind of andriod/apple apps that helps them with flashcards & practice exams and such. What's some of your suggestions? I found out lots of them are paid apps, so I want to hear your advices first before I had to spend money to buy any of them. I know I haven't finish reading the book yet, but at times when I am waiting for the bus or something I can flip my phone on and read the app for study the network+ exam.
I am using Mike Meyer's book right now, almost finish reading it. After I finish reading it the first time I will probably brush up by speed reading it again. Also going to watch all of professor Messer's videos, those are great and they provide a different view of the network+ exam than just the book.
I just transfered from a local CC to a 4 year B&M state school, the tution is pretty cheap, but one problem is: Here in Cali the cuts are cutting all the classes back, leaving me on a slower track to finish my degree in computer information systems. I looked into one of the higher telecommuniation class(The one you have to take to graduate), and I found out that class is using a network+ textbook. I thought of myself, why wait? I would have study the network+ exam, which is pretty much what that upper division class is all about, and pass the exam before I can take the class!
There are a lot of very helpful information on this site, and I am surpised at how polite people discuss here. Really enjoyed this forum so far. I have no IT experience so far, having got out of the Military(Navy) 2 years ago as an aircraft mechanic. I hope I can get my network+ cert first so I can at least apply for an on campus intern for some experience before I graduate college. I will be almost 30 years old when I graudate due to my time spent in the military, so I really don't want to start somewhere low again like help desk.
Anyways enough about myself, you guys are probably tired of it too!
Now I have a question here: I see some of the guys here passed the exam used different kind of andriod/apple apps that helps them with flashcards & practice exams and such. What's some of your suggestions? I found out lots of them are paid apps, so I want to hear your advices first before I had to spend money to buy any of them. I know I haven't finish reading the book yet, but at times when I am waiting for the bus or something I can flip my phone on and read the app for study the network+ exam.
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Darril
Member Posts: 1,588
Welcome to the forums - Great first post.
Yes, this is a great forum. Almost everyone generally wants to help others get the information they need to get the certifications or other knowledge they are seeking. Part of it is that a lot of people are giving back to the community after they've gained from it.
I hear a lot of positive comments about the LearnZapp apps: CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Mobile App on iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Android Tablet
With no IT experience, you might find some of the topics start out deep. The Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials book might be useful in filling in some holes for you. It's targeted at the 98-366 Microsoft Technology Associate exam but there is a lot of crossover with the Network+.
Good luck. -
hellolin
Member Posts: 107
Thanks man, I am planning to study your security+ book after I get my network+ exam. And I think i will download the app you told me about and look into the microsoft cert
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And btw I was stationed in VA beach oceana base with the VFA-131 wildcats! -
Darril
Member Posts: 1,588
Small world. My last duty station in the Navy was Norfolk Naval Station. We liked the area so much we stayed here.And btw I was stationed in VA beach oceana base with the VFA-131 wildcats!
Good luck on both the Network+ and Security+ exams. -
hellolin
Member Posts: 107
Small world. My last duty station in the Navy was Norfolk Naval Station. We liked the area so much we stayed here.
Good luck on both the Network+ and Security+ exams.
Yeah too bad when I first join the navy I wasn't a citizen, so I wouldn't get the IT rate. Talked to an IT2 and seems like he likes his job and told me to get into it once I get out, so that's why I am going for my CIS degree