At the end of 2004, more than 600,000 people had received CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+ certification, a key credential for anyone pursuing a career as a computer technician. This competitively priced new guide offers seven minibooks and 1,000+ pages covering every aspect of the two required A+ exams, plus customizable test-prep software on CD-ROM. Minibooks provide a thorough review of all the hardware and operating system topics tested in the exams: installation, configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing and troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; motherboards, processors, and memory; printers; networking; and operating system fundamentals. This work is published day-and-date with the CompTIA's latest revision of the A+ exams. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Four information-packed books in one comprehensive package to help networking newcomers prepare for Cisco's CCENT certification!

If you're preparing for your Cisco certification, your road starts with the Cisco CCENT Exam 640-822 ICND1, Cisco's entry-level exam for new IT professionals. This practical guide covers everything you need to know to get up to speed on routers, switches, and more. CCENT Certification All-in-One For Dummies is really four books-in-one: Networking Basics, Cisco Device Basics, Routing and Switching, and Advanced Topics. With over 600 pages of content and dozens of review questions, this reference will help you ace your exam and serve as a valuable resource throughout your career.

  • Prepares entry-level IT professionals and students for Cisco's Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Exam 640-822, the standalone test for CCENT certification and the first of two exams for CCNA certification
  • Filled with over 600 pages of content and dozens of review questions
  • Includes four minibooks covering Networking Basics, Cisco Device Basics, Routing and Switching, and Advanced Topics
  • Features bonus files with test engine to simulate actual CCENT Certification Exam and demonstration videos to show you how to perform critical tasks you'll need to master for your test

Jumpstart your networking career by earning your CCENT certification with help from For Dummies!

NOTE: Early editions of this book were sold with a companion disk bound inside the book. To download the companion files that are referenced in the text, go to booksupport.wiley.com and enter the book's ISBN.