I am looking for recommendations of books/study guides to use along with the ITProTV videos to prepare for the CompTIA Network + (N10-007) certification exam. Also, am I correct in my thinking that network+ is the correct next step in certifications after passing A+?
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CompTIA Network + Book/Study Guide Recommendations
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Hey @Calla-Neil
You are right on when you state Network+ is the recommended path after A+, and then Security+ after Network+ and here is why:
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A+ has a wide variety of topics that need to be understood as they are the foundational knowledge needed to be competent in a IT support position. The A+ requires a good bit of network communication knowledge to be successful on the exam. It is a rare instance, outside of a security implementation, that computers are not connected to networks today. CompTIA is fully aware of this and that is why there is so much networking concepts required for the A+ exam knowledge base.
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When you pass A+, the recommended path is Network+ as this will focus exclusively on network communication topics. This builds on the exact same objectives you learned in A+ but with a greater level of detail. You will find in Network+ that you are required to know more (a greater amount than A+) about securing networks, communication and data.
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When you pass Network+ there is more overlap with Security+ objectives and as you will you will learn there is a greater focus on security during your studies in Network+. This is why we recommend moving to Security+ as you will have a good foundation from the little bit of security you have learned in A+, then more in Network+ leading up to the entire focus being security. Now you might still be asked about topics from Network+ too, like TCP/IP, subnets, MAC address…..etc. This rounds out the CompTIA core focus. After this you have the knowledge you need to branch of into many different areas of IT with what you have proved by passing these three exams.
I know this is long winded but I wanted to explain, in a little more detail of the “why” we have recommended this approach for many years now! I hope this helps.
Here are some books I would recommend:
Mike Meyer N10-007 All-in-one
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387
Exam Cram 6th Ed. N10-007
Todd Lammle’s CompTIA Study Guide: Exam N10-007
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Thank you @wes-bryan for the information and explanation!
