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Network+ vs A+Helpful Member! 

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mukIT (IS/IT--Management)
20 May 10 17:36
what is added to the Network+ exam that the A+ did not cover? i figured the OSI model...which I am having a rough time memorizing, is there any other areas I should concentrate on?

A+

Helpful Member!  NetworkTek (IS/IT--Management)
20 May 10 19:07
Yes the OSI model is covered. Here use this acronym for the OSI, all people seem to need data processing. It will cover all different kinds of networking protocols. Including those found on a Novell network and an Apple network. They don't get into much detail just know what protocol belongs what type of network. For example IPX is a Novell Netware protocol. My test if I remember had some basic routing, subnetting and security questions. Hope that helps

Network+
Inet+
MCP
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mukIT (IS/IT--Management)
20 May 10 19:32
yes thanks you very much

A+

kmcferrin (MIS)
21 May 10 11:12
OSI model, different types of networking technologies other than just 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet, different types of cabling, connectors, effective ranges, wireless standards, etc.  It also covers a little bit beyond TCP/IP on the protocol side.

If you go to www.comptia.com you can register to download a PDF for each of their exams that lists the knowledge domains that you are expected to know.  Since the exams are updated every few years, some of the material that I had to learn may be retired and new material added.

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CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+
MCTS:Windows 7
MCSE:Security 2003
MCITP:Server Administrator
MCITP:Enterprise Administrator
MCITP:Virtualization Administrator 2008 R2
Certified Quest vWorkspace Administrator

EV42TMAN (TechnicalUser)
1 Jul 10 18:54
I just passed the test today and I got mainly connectors, routing, and troubleshooting. The test wasn't hard for me I got a 834 and did it in 47 mins

MCSA
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NetworkTek (IS/IT--Management)
1 Jul 10 22:13
Yeah it wasn't bad when I did it. I don't think I even bought a book. I just downloaded the objectives and studied what I thought I might need a little practice on and took it.

Network+
Inet+
MCP
MCSA 2003
MCTS

NYTech1 (TechnicalUser)
23 Sep 10 9:02
@NetworkTek.

 Is there a specific place you downloaded the objectives from...was it at microsoft.com

 
kmcferrin (MIS)
23 Sep 10 10:10

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Is there a specific place you downloaded the objectives from...was it at microsoft.com

Why would Microsoft have exam objectives for a CompTIA exam?

Quote:

If you go to www.comptia.com you can register to download a PDF for each of their exams that lists the knowledge domains that you are expected to know.

________________________________________
CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+
MCTS:Windows 7
MCSE:Security 2003
MCITP:Server Administrator
MCITP:Enterprise Administrator
MCITP:Virtualization Administrator 2008 R2
Certified Quest vWorkspace Administrator

NetworkTek (IS/IT--Management)
24 Sep 10 14:46
The objectives are on Comptia's website. Here is the link:
http://www.comptia.org/certifications/testprep.aspx

Network+
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