The CompTIA Network+ certification is a popular certification for those entering the computer networking field. Although many vendor-specific networking certifications are popular in the industry, the CompTIA Network+ certification is unique in that it is vendor neutral. The CompTIA Network+ certification often acts as a stepping-stone to more specialized and vendor-specific certifications, such as those offered by Cisco Systems.
In CompTIA Network+, the topics are mostly generic in that they can apply to networking equipment regardless of vendor. Although the CompTIA Network+ is vendor neutral, network software and systems are implemented by multiple independent vendors. In that light, several of the exercises, examples, and simulations in this book include using a vendor’s configuration and technology, such as Microsoft Windows operating systems or Cisco Systems routers and switches. More detailed training for a specific vendor’s software and hardware can be found in books and training specific to that vendor.
- Teacher: Benjamin Stewart