All-in-one guide plus videos prepares you for CompTIA's new A+ Certification Candidates aiming for CompTIA's revised, two-exam A+ Certified Track will find what they need in this value-packed book. Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles--IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-603). This in-depth Deluxe Edition features instructional videos, thorough coverage of all objectives for all four exams, bonus practice exams, and more. Inside, you'll find: Comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives for all four exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need CD with over an hour of instructional videos so you see how to perform key tasks Hand-on exercises 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 at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exams A handy fold-out 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 for all four CompTIA A+ exams. Featured on the CDs SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and 12 total bonus exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. PRACTICE CD: Learn how to perform key tasks with over an hour of instructional videos on a bonus CD! Visit www.sybex.com for all of your CompTIA certification needs. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Master PC installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and networking and fully prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams This unique tutorial and study guide teaches the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking with thorough instruction built on the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exam objectives. Learn all the skills you need to become a certified professional and customer-friendly technician using today’s tools and technologies. Every chapter opens with focused learning objectives and lists the exam objectives covered in that chapter. To meet the learning objectives, each chapter includes detailed figures, helpful Tech Tips, explanations of key terms, step-by-step instruction, and complete coverage of every topic. At the end of every chapter are comprehensive assessment tools, including a summary, review questions, labs, activities, and exam tips. Covers Both 2012 A+ Exams: A+ 220-801: • PC Hardware • Networking • Laptops • Printers • Operational Procedures A+ 220-802 • Operating Systems • Security • Mobile Devices • Troubleshooting Learn more quickly and thoroughly with all these study and review tools: Learning Objectives provide the goals for each chapter Practical Tech Tips give real-world PC repair knowledge Soft Skills information and activities in each chapter cover all the tools and skills you need to become a professional, customer-friendly technician in every category Review Questions, including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions, assess your knowledge of the learning objectives More than 125 Lab Exercises enable you to link theory to practical experience Key Terms identify exam words and phrases associated with each topic Detailed Glossary clearly defines every key term Critical Thinking Activities in every chapter take you beyond the facts to complete comprehension of topics Chapter Summary provides a recap of key concepts See Special Offer in Back of Book to save 70% on the CompTIA A+ Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

The CompTIA A+ exam is the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician's hardware and software knowledge, with more than 600,000 individuals certified to date The perfect companion to CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, this book is organized by objectives to facilitate a quick review and smooth reinforcement of key topics Featuring more review questions and study review features than the competition, the book includes ten chapter review tests, two bonus exams, and two sets of Flashcard exams, plus a searchable Key Term Database on the CD-ROM-that's 500 practice questions in all! Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles — IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-603). Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide: Exam N10-004, Second Edition, offers a practical guide for those interested in pursuing CompTIA Network+ certification. It presents the fundamental terminology needed to perform duties as a network technician and to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam. The book begins with a brief history of the development of networks, including their origins and where they are heading. It describes network models such as centralized and decentralized, and distinguishes between a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN). The discussions include cable connections and termination for the Network+ exam; the meaning of convergence; and the most common network devices being used on small and large networks, including the Internet. The role of switches in improving network functionality and enhancing security is described. The book also contains chapters on wireless networking; Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model; Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); wide area network (WAN) technologies; network security; and network management and troubleshooting. - New to this edition in accordance with the newly revised exam is an intensified focus on network security - Two NEW practice exams to help eliminate test-day jitters - Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for graduated learning - Covers everything from test taking techniques to advanced topics - keeping the beginner and intermediate IT professional in mind - Layout of the guide parallels the Network+ N10-004 objectives for ease of study

This effective study guide delivers 100% coverage of all topics on the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam Take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam with complete confidence using the detailed information contained in this comprehensive self-study resource. Written by two of the industry’s leading CompTIA A+ authorities, the book serves as both a powerful exam preparation tool and an ideal on-the-job reference. CompTIA IT Fundamentals All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam FC0-U51) offers complete coverage of every exam objective and follows the proven methodology that has established Mike Meyers as the #1 name in CompTIA training and certification. Readers will learn how to identify computer components, set up software, establish network connectivity, and minimize security risks. Learning objectives, chapter summaries, practice exam questions, and exam tips highlight key points throughout. Complete coverage of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam FC0-U51 Written with the "in the trenches" voice and clarity Mike Meyers is known for Electronic content includes customizable test engine with 130 practice questions, an introductory video from Mike Meyers, and a link to over an hour of free video training episodes from Mike Meyers' CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification Video Training series