Reddit reviews CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exam N10-007)

For all 3 exams, I followed the same order of study materials. I would first read a book that covered the whole exam. Next, I would watch a video series about the exam(I would read a book and watch videos at the same time). I then would go through the exam objectives and look up anything else I didn't learn from the books or the video series. Lastly, I would some practice exams to practice test questions (look up any terms you don't know in any questions).

|Exam|Step 1: Read a Book|Step 2: Watch a video series|Step 3: Go over exam objectives|Step 4: Practice tests|
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|Network+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1260122387/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.professormesser.com/network-plus/n10-007/n10-007-training-course/|https://certnet.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Network-N10-007-Exam-Objectives.pdf|Didn't actually use any practice tests for net+ but would recommend|
|Security+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1260019322/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.udemy.com/comptia-security-certification-sy0-501-the-total-course/|https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/Security%2B%20SY0-501%20Exam%20Objectives.pdf|https://www.udemy.com/comptia-security-practice-exams/|
|CySA+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/126001181X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.udemy.com/comptiacsaplus/|https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-cybersecurity-analyst-(cs0-001).pdf|https://www.udemy.com/comptiacsa/|

> I have my A+ cert
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>they recommended a segmented network. and I had to google what that even was.
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>I am the "IT Guy" The previous "IT Guy" got me this job

You need to start reading cbks right now in all your free time. Even if you don't take the cert exams for the cbks below, it is knowledge you need to know asap.

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I suggest these (in order):

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https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387/ref=sr_1_3

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Server-Certification-Guide-SK0-004/dp/125983803X/ref=sr_1_1

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/111885991X/ref=sr_1_4

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-PowerShell-Cookbook-Scripting-Microsofts/dp/1449320686/ref=pd_sbs_14_5/143-0552349-3403540

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/1119359147/ref=sr_1_3

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Guide-Fifth-SY0-501/dp/1260019322/ref=sr_1_4

What tools are you currently using? What method of learning do you prefer? What level of understanding do you have in relation to computer basics? Have you tried the search feature in this sub?

The top 3 resources for A+, N+ and S+ would likely be: Mike Meyers book, Messer videos, and examcompass. Meyers book is for those who prefer to read, Messer videos are for those who are visual learners, and examcompass is for those who like to 'do'.

Honestly, a single sentence asking for help with no background information leaves a lot to be desired. If you study how you post, maybe try putting a little more work in? I'm not trying to be mean, I'm being honest. While these certs cover IT basics that doesn't mean they are 'simple'.

Mike Meyers really is 'the guy' for Network+. I absolutely recommend any of his material(s). I read his book cover to cover in 2 weeks around 10 years ago and it really was absolutely everything I needed. I highly recommend getting the book as well as watching the videos to be honest:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387/

This is the academic store that you can buy discounted exam vouchers from at the cheapest price. Requires a .edu email and you can only buy one voucher per test. You cannot buy retake vouchers at the discounted price. 


https://academic-store.comptia.org/certification-vouchers/c/11332


The academic store will give you a coupon code that you will use to redeem your exam when registering for the day you will take it. 


https://home.pearsonvue.com/comptia


It is suggested to schedule your exam date few weeks out and to arrive a half hour early before your scheduled exam time. Make sure to bring all forms of ID required for the test. 


https://www.weber.edu/TestingCenter/lindquist.html


Students should prepare for the exam by going over the course objectives and making sure they adequately understand each subject on these sheets. 


Official Sec+

https://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-security-sy0-501-exam-objectives.pdf


Unofficial Sec+

https://www.certblaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CompTIA-Security-SY0-501-Exam-Objectives.pdf


Official Network+

https://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-network-n10-007-v-3-0-exam-objectives.pdf


I would suggest you do not purchase the official study guides and labs offered by the CompTIA store because many people have had mixed opinions on their cost and effectiveness and find them to be useless. 


I would suggest using free sources such as Professor Messer and other books with practice exams such as the "CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-501 Study Guide" . Professor Messer has monthly online study groups to personally ask questions from for free, he also has free videos that take you through every aspect of the test.


Security+


https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939136059/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BADzCbXJR8TGC


https://www.professormesser.com/security-plus/sy0-501/sy0-501-training-course/


Networking+


https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260122387/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HCDzCbXY08434


https://www.professormesser.com/network-plus/n10-007/n10-007-training-course/


Each certification test is comprised of a maximum of 90 questions on a 90 minute test that requires a passing score of 720 out of 900. The test will include common networking or security tools, Linux and Windows command line commands and theoretical and implementation questions. The test may also include common port numbers used by everyday services so knowing a large amount of them will help during the test. 


The test will also include performance based questions such as dragging and dropping, matching, etc. 


https://www.examcompass.com/comptia/network-plus-certification/free-network-plus-practice-tests#


https://www.examcompass.com/comptia/security-plus-certification/free-security-plus-practice-tests#


https://crucialexams.com/exams/comptia/security+/sy0-501/


The CompTIA tests are designed to be rigorous and intense, during the exam, you may feel like you are performing terrible and are about to fail, but you may be doing just fine. The test is designed to make you doubt yourself and sweat. 


You only need the minimum to pass. A 721 score is the same as a 870 score. 


If you study hard and know everything on the CompTIA lists and their intracacies, you will pass

Your most important starting step is to make sure that you have the foundational knowledge, at least at a conceptual level. I'm a big fan of books, so I would recommend a few to you.

Pick ONE of these. Exam is not necessary, but recommended:
Mike Meyers CompTIA Network+ All-in-One Exam Guide
Todd Lammle's CCENT Study Guide - ICND1

Pick ONE of these. Pay attention to business terminology as well. Again, exam is not necessary, but recommended:
Mike Meyers CompTIA Security+ Certification - SY0-501
CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide
Darril Gibson SSCP All-in-One Exam Guide

100% read this. It's the Bible of Python scripting. Second edition is brand spanking new too:
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

This is a good all-around Penetration Testing book that teaches Linux too. You don't *have* to use Kali, Ubuntu is probably less intimidating to those new to Linux, but you will have to install your own software/packages. This is the only book on this list I haven't read, but I often see it recommended:
Penetration Testing: A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking

While you read these books, you should install some kind of Linux distro on a home computer and use it for practice. I would also recommend doing HackTheBox(first challenge is to hack the login page) and starting with the easy boxes. Do as much as you can on your own first, but if you get stuck, watch IppSec's YouTube walk-through for the box you are on. Might be a bit overwhelming until you get through most of the books on that list though.

You should also start looking towards either the eJPT/eCPPT, the OSCP, or GPEN at this point, as those are the best value certifications in this field and will hold a lot of weight at an interview. There's some stigma with certifications in IT/CS, but the ones I listed are all baseline knowledge and/or high value for those in this field. At the very least the knowledge will go far. But definitely avoid anything from EC-Council like the plague.

I strongly recommend the Comptia Network+ Exam Book. I've had it for a while now, and you will learn quite litterly everything there is to know about the backbone of networking and the internet. It's meant as a preparation for the CompTIA Network+ Certification, which certifies you are competent enough to work in a networking environment, and is very comprehensive (~ 600 pages). It was invaluable for my positions in cybersecurity.

Pass4Sure is a brain dump site. Their test banks are the actual questions from the real test question bank, based on people who memorized the questions and reported them to Pass4Sure.

Using brain dumps is cheating, and if you get caught using dumps your certs can be invalidated. Don't cheat on tests, and don't contribute to brain dumps.

I used this book (or the current edition of it at the time) to pass Network+.

You are a complete idiot, arent you?

> Nobody mentioned DNS except for you. This has absolutely zero to do with the topic at hand. You're just trying to railroad the conversation as a tactic to muddle a very straightforward issue. Latency also has zero to do with DNS.

You're right on that, I used the wrong terminology, the concept is still correct, though. VPNs and moving data around are still incredibly relevant, as that is what Cox is doing. So if talking about the subject of the article is irrelevant, then what are we talking about?

> When ISPs capture and modify packets to inject their own ads, trackers, or data in them

I cant take you serious after that. You can call me out for using incorrect terminology, but at least the core concept was correct. I'll try though.

> They already do this. Most notably after they were given tax cuts and NN was rolled back, and the industry fired thousands of employees late last year, this is exactly what they did. But why stop there? Shareholders are thirsty!

You still failed to explain why they would intentionally put more work creating fast lanes when they could just increase the price to whatever they want.

> You are clearly an uneducated ISP shill.

I havent opposed net neutrality once. I have only opposed people blindly hating VPNs.

> You have zero technical knowledge and are simply blurting things that sound technical from a script.

I might suggest some good reads so that you can inform yourself on the issue. You clearly have no knowledge on the matter. That is a link to an entry level book about Networking, you dont even have to get halfway through the book before everything you claimed is easily disproven. If you dont trust me on the matter, then you can read it for yourself. Once you are properly informed on the matter, then I am sure this conversation can take a constructive turn, but before that point, there is no reason to continue.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387

Anyone have? $5. I had the PDF from a friend but hes away until tomorrow and I could use it today

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387

Since you specifically requested a book, here's a book:

This is the Network+ Study guide. Buy it, learn networking, pass the exam. Honestly, everything in here is actually on the internet for free, but if you want it all in one place for convenience, this is a good start.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387/ref=zg_bs_491302_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CJ9BJXWZVSBP5WG98C28

Here ya go: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387/

Or you can try to narrow your request a little.