Master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the SK0-004 exam the first time with the help of this study guide Key Features Explore virtualisation, IPv4 & IPv6 networking, administration and more Enhancing limited knowledge of server configuration and function A study guide that covers the objectives for the certification examination Book DescriptionCompTIA Server+ Certification is one of the top 5 IT certifications that is vendor neutral.System administrators opt for CompTIA server+ Certification to gain advanced knowledge of concepts including troubleshooting and networking. This book will initially start with the configuration of a basic network server and the configuration for each of its myriad roles. The next set of chapters will provide an overview of the responsibilities and tasks performed by a system administrator to manage and maintain a network server. Moving ahead, you will learn the basic security technologies, methods, and procedures that can be applied to a server and its network. Next, you will cover the troubleshooting procedures and methods in general, and specifically for hardware, software, networks, storage devices, and security applications. Toward the end of this book, we will cover a number of troubleshooting and security mitigation concepts for running admin servers with ease. This guide will be augmented by test questions and mock papers that will help you obtain the necessary certification. By the end of this book, you will be in a position to clear Server+ Certification with ease. What you will learn Understand the purpose and role of a server in a computer network Review computer hardware common to network servers Detail the function and configuration of network operating systems Describe the functions and tasks of network operating system administration Explain the various data storage options on a computer network Detail the need for, and the functioning and application of, network and server security Describe the operational elements of a network provided by a server Explain the processes and methods involved in troubleshooting server issues Who this book is forThis book is targeted towards professionals seeking to gain the CompTIA Server+ certification. People coming from a Microsoft background with basic operating system and networking skills will also find this book useful. Basic experience working with system administration is mandatory.

This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with self-assessment scenarios for better preparation. Key Features A step-by-step guide to give you a clear understanding of the Network+ Certification Learn about network architecture, protocols, security, and network troubleshooting Confidently ace the N10-007 exam with the help of practice tests Book DescriptionCompTIA certified professionals have always had the upper hand in the information technology industry. This book will be your ideal guide to efficiently passing and achieving this certification. Learn from industry experts and implement their practices to resolve complex IT issues. This book revolves around networking concepts where readers will learn topics like network architecture, security, network monitoring, and troubleshooting. This book will not only prepare the readers conceptually but will also help them pass the N10-007 exam. This guide will also provide practice exercise after every chapter where readers can ensure their concepts are clear. By the end of this book, readers will leverage this guide and the included practice questions to boost their confidence in appearing for the actual certificate. What you will learn Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately Understand physical security and common attacks while securing wired and wireless networks Understand the fundamentals of IPv4 and IPv6 Determine and explain the appropriate cabling, device, and storage technologies Understand network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools to support connectivity and performance Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies, and ensure business continuity Who this book is forThis book is ideal for readers wanting to pass the CompTIA Network+ certificate. Rookie network engineers and system administrators interested in enhancing their networking skills would also benefit from this book. No Prior knowledge on networking would be needed.

Get certified as an Azure architect by acing the 70-535 Architecting Microsoft Solutions (70-535) exam using this comprehensive guide with full coverage of the exam objectives Key Features Learn to successfully design and architect powerful solutions on the Azure Cloud platform Enhance your skills with mock tests and practice questions A detailed certification guide that will help you ace the 70-535 exam with confidence Book DescriptionArchitecting Microsoft Azure Solutions: Exam Guide 70-535 will get Azure architects and developers up-to-date with the latest updates on Azure from an architecture and design perspective. The book includes all the topics that are still relevant from the previous 70-534 exam, and is updated with latest topics covered, including Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and architecture styles. This exam guide is divided into six parts, where the first part will give you a good understanding of how to design a compute infrastructure. It also dives into designing networking and data implementations. You will learn about designing solutions for Platform Service and operations. Next, you will be able to secure your resources and data, as well as design a mechanism for governance and policies. You will also understand the objective of designing solutions for Platform Services, by covering Artificial Intelligence, IoT, media services, and messaging solution concepts. Finally, you will cover the designing for operations objective. This objective covers application and platform monitoring, as well as designing alerting strategies and operations automation strategies. By the end of the book, you'll have met all of the exam objectives, and will have all the information you need to ace the 70-535 exam. You will also have become an expert in designing solutions on Microsoft Azure. What you will learn Use Azure Virtual Machines to design effective VM deployments Implement architecture styles, like serverless computing and microservices Secure your data using different security features and design effective security strategies Design Azure storage solutions using various storage features Create identity management solutions for your applications and resources Architect state-of-the-art solutions using Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Azure Media Services Use different automation solutions that are incorporated in the Azure platform Who this book is forThis book is for architects and experienced developers, who are gearing up for the 70-535 exam. Technical architects interested in learning more about designing Cloud solutions will also find this book useful.

Prepare yourself for the next generation networking skills and acquire the knowledge needed to secure the routers. Key Features Build foundational Cisco networking skills and prepare yourself for next-generation network transformation Take practice questions and mock tests to check how prepared you are for the CCNA exam Gain a strong understanding of network communication with the help of practical examples Book DescriptionCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is one of the most important qualifications for keeping your networking skills up to date. CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 Certification Guide covers topics included in the latest CCNA exam, along with review and practice questions. This guide introduces you to the structure of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and examines in detail the creation of IP networks and sub-networks and how to assign addresses in the network. You will then move on to understanding how to configure, verify, and troubleshoot layer 2 and layer 3 protocols. In addition to this, you will discover the functionality, configuration, and troubleshooting of DHCPv4. Combined with router and router simulation practice, this certification guide will help you cover everything you need to know in order to pass the CCNA Routing and Switching 200-125 exam. By the end of this book, you will explore security best practices, as well as get familiar with the protocols that a network administrator can use to monitor the network. What you will learn Gain an in-depth understanding of networking using routers and switches Understand layer 2 technology and its various configurations and connections Configure default, static, and dynamic routing Design and implement subnetted IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes Troubleshoot issues and keep your network secure Study the importance of VLANs for security and optimizing the bandwidth Who this book is forThis book is for you if you are a network administrator, network technician, or anyone who wants to prepare for CCNA Routing and Switching certification. Basic understanding of networking will help you get the best out of this guide, although sufficient information is provided to those new in this field.

This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for better preparation. Key Features Learn cryptography and various cryptography algorithms for real-world implementations Discover security policies, plans, and procedures to protect your security infrastructure Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainer Book DescriptionCompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed in the exam the first time you take it. Using relevant examples, you will learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This book comes with over 600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you. What you will learn Get to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management Secure devices and applications that are used by your company Identify the different types of malware and virus and take appropriate actions to protect against them Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks Implement PKI concepts Learn about secure coding techniques, quality control, and testing Troubleshoot common security issues Who this book is forThis book is designed for anyone who is seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the product.

Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure and learn to effectively create and administer vSphere virtual machines Key Features Implement advanced network virtualization techniques Configure and administer vSphere high availability Enhance your data center virtualization skills with practice questions and mock tests Book DescriptionThis exam guide enables you to install, configure, and manage the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure in all its components: vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines, while helping you to prepare for the industry standard certification. This data center book will assist you in automating administration tasks and enhancing your environment's capabilities. You will begin with an introduction to all aspects related to security, networking, and storage in vSphere 6.5. Next, you will learn about resource management and understand how to back up and restore the vSphere 6.5 infrastructure. As you advance, you will also cover troubleshooting, deployment, availability, and virtual machine management. This is followed by two mock tests that will test your knowledge and challenge your understanding of all the topics included in the exam. By the end of this book, you will not only have learned about virtualization and its techniques, but you'll also be prepared to pass the VCP6.5-DCV (2V0-622) exam. What you will learn Deploy and configure vSphere infrastructure Create and administer vSphere virtual machines Optimize, secure, and troubleshoot all vSphere components Implement vSphere HA on a vSAN cluster Understand how to back up and restore your vSphere 6.5 infrastructure Test your understanding of key concepts required through sample questions Who this book is forIf you are interested in achieving Data Center Virtualization certification, this is the book is for you. You will also benefit from this book if you are a system administrator or network engineer. Some prior knowledge of virtualization can assist you in understanding key concepts covered in the book.

Master the objectives required to pass the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam. About This Book * Focuses on providing a clear, concise strategy so you gain the specific skills required to pass the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam * Includes exercises and performance-based tasks to ensure all exam objectives can be completed via the Horizon dashboard and command-line interface * Includes a free OpenStack Virtual Appliance to practice the objectives covered throughout the book * Includes a practice exam to put your OpenStack skills to the test to prove you have what it takes to conquer the live exam * Updated for the 2017 exam featuring OpenStack Newton Who This Book Is For This book is for IT professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and software developers with basic Linux command-line and networking knowledge. It's also a great guide for those interested in an entry-level OpenStack position but have limited real-world OpenStack experience. After passing the exam, Certified OpenStack Administrators will prove they have the required skills for the job. What You Will Learn * Manage the Keystone identity service by creating and modifying domains, groups, projects, users, roles, services, endpoints, and quotas. * Upload Glance images, launch new Nova instances, and create flavors, key pairs, and snapshots. * Discover Neutron tenant and provider networks, security groups, routers, and floating IPs. * Manage the Cinder block storage service by creating volumes and attaching them to instances. * Create Swift containers and set access control lists to allow read/write access to your objects. * Explore Heat orchestration templates and create, list, and update stacks. In Detail This book provides you with a specific strategy to pass the OpenStack Foundation's first professional certification: the Certified OpenStack Administrator. In a recent survey, 78% of respondents said the OpenStack skills shortage had deterred them from adopting OpenStack. Consider this an opportunity to increase employer and customer confidence by proving you have the skills required to administrate real-world OpenStack clouds. You will begin your journey by getting well-versed with the OpenStack environment, understanding the benefits of taking the exam, and installing an included OpenStack all-in-one virtual appliance so you can work through objectives covered throughout the book. After exploring the basics of the individual services, you will be introduced to strategies to accomplish the exam objectives relevant to Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Heat, and troubleshooting. Finally, you'll benefit from the special tips section and a practice exam to put your knowledge to the test. By the end of the journey, you will be ready to become a Certified OpenStack Administrator! Style and approach Clear, concise, and straightforward with supporting diagrams and lab environment tutorials, this book will help you confidently pass Certified OpenStack Administrator objectives on the Horizon dashboard and command-line interface.

Become familiar with ICND1 (100-105) exam objectives, and learn how to get ready for the exam Key Features A step by step guide that will build you skills from basic concepts to completely understanding network communication Comprehensive coverage to help you implement the knowledge you've gained in real-world scenarios Take practice questions and mock tests to check how prepared you are for the CCENT exam Book DescriptionCCENT is the entry-level certification for those looking to venture into the networking world. This guide will help you stay up-to date with your networking skills. This book starts with the basics and will take you through everything essential to pass the certification exam. It extensively covers IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, IP data networks, switching and routing, network security, and much more-all in some detail. This guide will provide real-world examples with a bunch of hands-on labs to give you immense expertise in important networking tasks, with a practical approach. Each chapter consists of practice questions to help you take up a challenge from what you have procured. This book ends with mock tests with several examples to help you confidently pass the certification. This Certification Guide consists of everything you need to know in order to pass the ICND 1 100-105 Exam, thus obtaining a CCENT certification. However, practicing with real switches and routers or a switch or router simulator will help you succeed. What you will learn Get to grips with the computer network concepts Understand computer network components and learn to create a computer network Understand switching and learn how to configure a switch Understand routing and learn how to configure a router Understand network services and the maintenance process Learn how to troubleshoot networking issues Become familiar with, and learn how to prepare for, the ICND1 100-105 exam Who this book is forIf you are a Network Administrator, Network Technician, Networking professional, or would simply like to prepare for your CCENT certification, then this book is for you. Some basic understanding of networks and how they work would be helpful. Sufficient information will be provided to those new to this field.