Completely up to date with the latest developments and practices from the field, West/Dean/Andrews' NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS, 8th edition, thoroughly prepares readers for success on CompTIA's Network+ N10-007 certification exam--as well as an exciting career installing, configuring and troubleshooting computer networks. It is fully mapped to all objectives of the certification exam, including protocols, topologies, hardware, network design, security and troubleshooting. Virtualization-based projects give readers experience working with a wide variety of hardware, software, operating systems and device interactions, while ""On the Job"" stories, Applying Concepts activities, and Hands-On and Capstone Projects help readers further explore chapter concepts. The book's emphasis on real-world problem solving provides the tools readers need to succeed in any computer networking environment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. This product is included in a Cengage Unlimited subscription. Subscribe to Cengage Unlimited for all your Cengage access codes on platforms like MindTap and WebAssign plus the online version of your textbook for one price per semester.