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Get complete coverage of the latest release of the CompTIA A+ exams inside this fully revised and updated resource. Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this expert guide covers CompTIA A+ exams 220-701 and 220-702. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, in-depth explanations, and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference.

Covers all exam objectives, including how to:

• Work with CPUs, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components
• Install, partition, and format hard drives
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot WIndows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista
• Troubleshoot PCs and implement security measures
• Install video and multimedia cards
• Work with portable PCs, PDAs, smartphones, and wireless technologies
• Manage printers and connect to networks and the Internet
• Understand safety and environmental issues
• Establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies

The CD-ROM features:

• Practice exams for 701 & 702
• 600+ chapter review questions
• New video introduction to CompTIA A+
• One-hour video training segment
• Mike's favorite PC tools and utilities
• Searchable e-book

Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP, is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.

Completely Revised for the New 2007 Version of the CCNA Exam (#640-802)

Cisco networking authority Todd Lammle has completely updated this new edition to cover all of the exam objectives for the latest version of the CCNA exam. Todd's straightforward style provides lively examples, easy-to-understand analogies, and real-world scenarios that will not only help you prepare for the exam, but also give you a solid foundation as a Cisco networking professional.

Packed with updated topics that have been added to the 2007 version of the CCNA exam, this updated study guide features expanded coverage of key topic areas plus new material on switching, network address translation, and OSPF. Inside, find the complete instruction you need, including:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Practical hands-on exercises and labs to reinforce critical skills,
• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• CD-ROM Includes:
• Chapter Review Questions
• Four Full-Length Practice Exams
• 200 Electronic Flashcards
• Audio and Video Instruction from Todd Lammle
• Full book in searchable PDF format

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, VCP VMware Certified Professional vSphere 4 Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

• 100% complete coverage of all official ojectives for exam VCP410
• Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlighting key exan tipics covered
• Two-minute drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
• Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:
vSphere * Server Virtualization and the VMware Product Line * Installing, Upgrading, and Configuring ESX Server * Installing and Configuring vCenter Server * Understanding Networking and Virtual Switches on ESX/ESXi Servers * Understanding and Configuring Storage on ESX/ESXi Servers * Creating, Deploying, and Managing Virtual Machines and vApps * Managing Compliance * Establishing Service Levels * Basic Troubleshooting and Alarm Management

CD-ROM includes:

• Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam, Detailed answers with explanations, and Score Report performance assessment tool
• Flash card study deck
• Electronic book for studying on the go

With free online registration:

• Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test

VMware vSphere 4 virtualization certification-here's how to prepare for the exam!

VMware's vSphere 4 is the latest offering from this leading virtualization software provider. With today's emphasis on going green and cutting costs, virtualization of IT infrastructures is a hot topic. What better way to show the marketplace your virtualization expertise than with a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 certification? This in-depth study guide covers all exam objectives, thoroughly preparing you with challenging review questions, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and more.

• VMware's vSphere 4 is the latest offering from VMware, the leading virtualization software provider on the market
• Prepares you for the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on vSphere 4 (VCP-410) certification exam, with complete coverage of all exam objectives
• Guides you through such topics as planning, installing, and upgrading ESX/ESXi; configuring ESX/ESXi networking and storage; installing and configuring vCenter Server; deploying and managing virtual machines; and more
• Reinforces your preparation with challenging review questions, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios
• Includes a CD with Sybex test engine, electronic flashcards, and practice exams

Make sure you're ready for VMware's VCP certification exam with this packed study guide.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Prepare for CompTIA's Linux+ Exams

As the Linux server and desktop markets continue to grow, so does the need for qualified Linux administrators. CompTIA's Linux+ certification (Exams LX0-101 and LX0-102) includes the very latest enhancements to the popular open source operating system. This detailed guide not only covers all key exam topics-such as using Linux command-line tools, understanding the boot process and scripts, managing files and file systems, managing system security, and much more-it also builds your practical Linux skills with real-world examples. Inside, you'll find:

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned into practical context

Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

SYBEX TEST ENGINE

Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams. Runs on both Windows and Linux.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS

Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.

Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Covers All Linux+ Objectives for Exams LX0-101 and LX0-102

Includes Real-World Scenarios and Leading-Edge Exam Prep Software Featuring:

• Linux-Compatible Custom Test Engine

• Hundreds of Sample Questions

• Electronic Flashcards

• Entire Book in PDF

Bestselling author Bruce Schneier offers his expert guidance on achieving security on a network Internationally recognized computer security expert Bruce Schneier offers a practical, straightforward guide to achieving security throughout computer networks. Schneier uses his extensive field experience with his own clients to dispel the myths that often mislead IT managers as they try to build secure systems. This practical guide provides readers with a better understanding of why protecting information is harder in the digital world, what they need to know to protect digital information, how to assess business and corporate security needs, and much more. * Walks the reader through the real choices they have now for digital security and how to pick and choose the right one to meet their business needs * Explains what cryptography can and can't do in achieving digital security

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

Written by the leading expert in IT security certification and training, CISSP Practice Exams is filled with hundreds of realistic practice exam questions based on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. To aid in your understanding of the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all 10 CISSP exam domains developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) and is the perfect companion to CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition.

Covers all 10 CISSP domains:

• Information security and risk management
• Access control
• Security architecture and design
• Physical and environmental security
• Telecommunications and network security
• Cryptography
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Legal, regulations, compliance, and investigations
• Application security
• Operations security

Bonus online practice exams and audio lectures are available with free online registration.

The bestselling guide to CISSP certification - now fully updated for the latest exam!

There are currently over 75,000 CISSP certified people out there and thousands take this exam each year. The topics covered in the exam include: network security, security management, systems development, cryptography, disaster recovery, law, and physical security. CISSP For Dummies, 3rd Edition is the bestselling guide that covers the CISSP exam and helps prepare those wanting to take this security exam. The 3rd Edition features 200 additional pages of new content to provide thorough coverage and reflect changes to the exam. Written by security experts and well-known Dummies authors, Peter Gregory and Larry Miller, this book is the perfect, no-nonsense guide to the CISSP certification, offering test-taking tips, resources, and self-assessment tools.

• Fully updated with 200 pages of new content for more thorough coverage and to reflect all exam changes
• Security experts Peter Gregory and Larry Miller bring practical real-world security expertise
• CD-ROM includes hundreds of randomly generated test questions for readers to practice taking the test with both timed and untimed versions

CISSP For Dummies, 3rd Edition can lead you down the rough road to certification success!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

New edition of the classic best-seller. Takes a structured approach to networking, starting at the bottom and gradually working up to the top. DLC: Computer networks.