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Reddit mentions of CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 5th Edition (Exam N10-005)
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Well, first I'd like to say to definitely stick with your Computer Science course load. It will be a solid foundation.
There is a lot of practical stuff you can learn. I'm not sure on your skills so, I'd install a Linux distribution like Mint, or Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine and pick up a book like How Linux Works. Once you're comfortable enough with Linux, I'd install it on something like a Raspberry Pi and play around with some projects. There's plenty on the Internet about the Raspberry Pi and playing around with them is very educational.
For networking, check out a [Networking+ book] (http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-All-In-One-Exam-Guide/dp/0071789227). You don't have to take the exam, but you will learn a decent amount about networking fundamentals from the book. You might also enjoy the videos on Stanford's on-line course, although the course is over.
I'm kind of rambling, but just find something you're interested in and go from there. Try to break it, fix it, find a project.
edit: updated version link for 'How Linux Works'.
You should remember a three-word strategy to studying for and passing the Network+: Divide and conquer.
You need to be smart about what you put effort into understanding and memorizing. Look at the Exam Objectives. If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the Exam Objectives, you'll see there is a list of hundreds of terms and acronyms. I would not encourage anyone to try and memorize every single acronym on that list. Instead, you should focus on WHATEVER is an OBJECTIVE. Here is a list of SOME of the things I would encourage you to memorize.
Look up everything I've listed above (and a lot of other things I missed out too that are listed on the Exam Objectives) and learn about them through different means (books, videos, podcasts, apps, etc)
Don't just memorize something. Understand it. Understanding it will help you memorize it.
You should have a plan on how you plan on studying. Don't just study aimlessly. The Network+ exam is a marathon. People don't just get up one day and run a marathon. They train for it. The finish line is passing the exam, the race track is the Exam Objectives. Not everyone can successfully finish a marathon. You need to train (study) and condition (practice) yourself to be prepared to run and finish that race.
Remember to take it one day at a time. You should pay for and schedule the exam so that you have a set date for the exam which will incentive you to study instead of procrastinating. Take it one day at a time BUT HAVE A PLAN. DIVIDE AND CONQUER. BREAK THINGS UP INTO SMALLER MANAGEABLE CHUNKS. MAKE LISTS. BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT MEMORIZING SOMETHING, CHECK THE EXAM OBJECTIVES TO SEE IF IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME AND EFFORT TO MEMORIZE SAID THING.
Some tools to help you study:
Everyone is telling you to get a different cert, but I say since you're asking about Network+ you should stay your course and get it. While CCNA is the gold standard that doesn't mean there's no reason to get a N+ or that it is somehow worthless. IMHO if you're going to be a general IT guy and not specialize in networks there isn't a reason to go through the hassle of a CCNA. Get your N+ to get your feet wet and build your confidence then decide whether you wish to go further with a CCNA/JNCIA. People seem to think they're magical golden tickets to Wonka's IT Factory, but the truth is they're not especially with no experience to back them.
To answer your actual question you can go with CBTNuggets and/or one of the Network+ Books to prepare. N+ isn't difficult and it will help you get a cert that is adequate to show someone who isn't a specialist is at least competent in general networking as well as build your confidence. Good luck!
Edit: If you ever watch videos or discussions by networking professionals if you look at their alphabet soup you will usually see Network+ right along with their CCNP/IE and other certs. It shows that even seasoned veterans still pick it up.
Well don't just rely upon the working experience...
http://www.professormesser.com/n10-005-study-guide/
http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-All---One-Guide/dp/0071789227/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421872668&sr=1-6&keywords=network%2B&pebp=1421872676529&peasin=71789227
Everyone's working experience is different and there are probably things you don't know that will be in the exam.
READ
Network+ Cert Guide
Cisco CCNA
Network Warrior
Packet Life
WATCH
How to use/install GNS3
CBTNuggets (Paid Training)
DO
GNS3
Packet Tracer + Labs (torrent)
Cisco CCNA Study Group
9tut.com Labs
Talk to an IT Recruiter
TekSystems
Tech Team
Robert Half
These are just a few examples, many more exist. Good luck!
I'm currently the Meyers book and find it easy to follow, but there are others on Amazon that you can look at. Maybe there's a difference between books in his writing style? I found two A+ books to be boring because of the material. But that's just me.
I also plan on purchasing the Professor Messer Net+ .pdf study guide to supplement my own guide I will expand on, which is based on the CompTIA Exam Objectives.
I passed with this book, check it out.
From your post history I can see that you are in the general Portland, OR area. I did exactly what you are attempting to do, and here are my recommendations.
Remember this isn't a competition with anyone but yourself!
Go through Professor Messer’s CompTIA Network+ videos. They’re free.
https://www.professormesser.com/network-plus/n10-006/n10-006-course-index/
If you really want a book, I thought this one was helpful:
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Guide-N10-005/dp/0071789227
Because the server didn't ask nicely.
Seriously though it depends. Things like firewalls and NAT need to be taken into consideration. Probably the best way for you to start is probably with Network+ type of study materials.
I will certainly look into these books, but I doubt my Computer Science teacher could help much. Thanks for the help though.
Edit: I assume this is the book you guys are talking about: http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-All---One-Guide/dp/0071789227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414346192&sr=1-1&keywords=comptia+network%2B
I was in the same boat as you are. I am currently 29 and have been in an IT job now (that I love) for just over a year. I have 0 college classes in technology and a masters in counseling which I plan on never using professionally again.
I was very lucky and was able to acquire a technology position based on my network of friends and people. As I don't have the exact answer for what you are looking for I can tell you that I don't plan on getting a degree in computers but want to acquire my Network+ and Security+ certs as well as VMware eventually. This is my current plan to further my career.
I devoured this guys videos on basics that I needed to catch up on and like him for the most part. He gets on his sandbox alot lately but the original videos are full of great info.
http://www.youtube.com/user/elithecomputerguy
I use the free professor messer videos here...
http://www.professormesser.com/n10-005/free-network-plus/
and I have bought this book!
http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-All-In-One-Exam-Guide/dp/0071789227
All of which are great additions to my current job.
I hope you do well in your endeavor....also...
http://recoveringfromreligion.org/
> went to devry for 2 years to get my bachelors in networking
Well that's your problem.
You would have been better off financially, academically and socially to just go to a public state university instead.
>they actually expect anyone to learn what a LAN is, what the OSI model is, and all that terminology in 8 weeks
Read Network+ All in One (http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-All-In-One-Exam-Guide/dp/0071789227) and you can get through that in less than 8 weeks. It's not rocket science. If you understand how computers work, you can understand basic networking concepts.
Yeah man, no problem.
Before I find some specific books, I wanna mention one series that you've definitely heard of: Blank for Dummies. From my experience, if you want to start from no knowledge and work up to an intermediate level of understanding, For Dummies books are great. A lot of experts beg to differ.
But, to be frank, people who are experts in their field are just that: experts in their field. I have friends who are excellent in their fields, but they are terrible teachers. They expect people to pick things up as quicky as they did. We're not all wired that way, and For Dummies books get that.
So, for my first two recommendations, here ya go:
Networking for Dummies
Building Your Own PC for Dummies
Both of those are less than 20 bucks on Amazon, and I'm sure you can find them at a library.
Now, if you really want to get into networking, and you want to get in to the IT field, you should read the A+ and Network+ certification books from Comptia. These will be harder to find in a library, but there will probably be some older editions lying around somewhere. If you know someone who works in the field, they probably have a copy, or can get you a copy, for free or cheap.
These books are more expensive, and more difficult, but they are peerless if you want to jumpstart a career in IT. I'm not going to claim that getting an A+ and/or a Network+ (or a Security+) certification is going to guarantee you a job. However it will definitely help you get your foot in the door.
Other books that you'll want to eventually check out if you want to check out things from O'Reilly. Most of their books are not meant for beginners, but they are the quintessential reference books in the IT field, including computer science, networking, and security. To give you an idea of just how many books they have, check out this picture of the programming section at the Noisebridge Hackerspace in San Francisco.
That band of colorful books in the middle? Those are (some of) the programming books they have available. They have just as many on every topic of IT. Here's their networking section. 19 pages. Of just networking books.
I hope that gives you a good idea of where to start.
Sorry for the delay, I used http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Edition-N10-005/dp/0071789227/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396240683&sr=8-1&keywords=comptia+network%2B
Just picked up Mike Meyers Network+ book for the new exams and he doesn't disappoint.