IT Lab Books
Hands-on skills will increase your chances of passing your IT exams by at least 50%. They give you confidence, speed and dramatically improve your skills for the exams and of course the real world of configuring and troubleshooting IT networks.
Our IT labs have been chosen from each exam syllabus to prepare you for tough challenge questions and also prepare you for common technical interview tests and of course real world scenarios you will encounter on the job.
First released in 2009, it’s been used by thousands of students to study for the CCNA exam.
Our Cisco experts take you through every component of the latest Cisco CCNA exam syllabus. Use GNS3, Packet Tracer or live equipment and learn how to configure routing protocols, security, VLANs, NAT, DHCP and more.
First printed in 2004, this book was devised by renowned dual CCIE Farai Tafa who has designed, installed and troubleshooted complex networks for several global companies.
This book covers advanced routing, redistribution, IPv6, services and troubleshooting steps. It’s designed to prepare you for the ENCOR and ENSARI exams for CCNP Enterprise.
Until now, there has been no available guide to help you gain practical experience for the notoriously hard Network+ exam so you can tackle this exam and successfully answer the performance-based questions (PBQs).
Using free trials and free software our experts show you how to configure and troubleshoot DHCP, IPv6, routing protocols, wireless security, NAT, VLANs, network sniffers, IoT devices and many more.
Subnetting is tested in the majority of IT exams and can form around 10% of your final marks. It’s also a subject many students find difficult to master.
This book takes you through every conceivable Class A, B and C subnetting problem. You also learn network design addressing, VLSM, route summarization and IPv6 subnetting. By the end of the course you will already be a subnetting master.
The LPI exams are the most popular Linux certification. In this guide we also cover the foundation exam LPI Linux Essentials.
Using Linux running in a virtual machine, we cover all the important syllabus topics including writing scripts, creating and moving files, using pipes and redirection, IPv4 and IPv6 configuration, securing files with SSH and much more.
Created for the latest SY0-601 exam. You learn how to expose hacking attacks, use scanning and hacking tools, scripting and sniffing live network traffic and much more.
The Security+ certification is your gateway to careers in Cyber Security, Network Forensics, Ethical Hacking and Chief Security Officer.
The Linux+ course mirrors around 60% of the Linux LPIC1 so it makes sense to study for both. It’s a requirement for any US Government role.
Using Linux running in a virtual machine, we cover all the important syllabus topics including writing scripts, creating and moving files, using pipes and redirection, IPv4 and IPv6 configuration, securing files with SSH and much more.
Wireshark is the gold standard in packet sniffing software. You can use it to baseline your network, check for problems, locate faulty devices, scan for security breaches and plan for upgrades.
The WCNA exam proves your ability to configure this powerful network troubleshooting tool.
The A+ is often used as a foot in the door to an IT career. It can help you get you first job on a helpdesk or in technical support.
Using free tools you learn to configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, wireless, Linux, Microsoft, firewalls, routers, switches and more. This lab book helps you to prepare for the 220-1101 (Core 1)220-1102 (Core 2) exams.
Wireshark is the gold standard in packet sniffing software. You can use it to baseline your network, check for problems, locate faulty devices, scan for security breaches and plan for upgrades.
The WCNA exam proves your ability to configure this powerful network troubleshooting tool.
Penetration Testers are highly skilled security engineers who find security vulnerabilities in networks and then make recommendations to managers as to the appropriate actions to take.
Using free tools you learn all the newer pen testing techniques for the latest attack surfaces, including the cloud, hybrid environments, and web applications, as well as more ethical hacking concepts, vulnerability scanning and code analysis.. This lab book helps you to prepare for the PT0-002 exam2.
Python is a popular general-purpose programming language that can be used for a wide variety of applications. Python is often used for developing websites and software, task automation, data analysis, and visualization. Since it’s relatively easy to learn, Python has been adopted by many non-programmers such as accountants and scientists, for a variety of everyday tasks, like organizing finances.
By the end of this book, you will be prepared for the tough Python Institute and Microsoft exam questions, as well as practical scenarios, technical interviews, and, of course, real-world issues you will encounter on the job.
Exams – Python Institute PCAP and PECP
