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This book is for all the teachers out there snatched from English, social studies, and more, and thrust into teaching IT. Youll do great things!
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mike Meyers is the best-selling author of numerous books on computer literacy and certifications, including CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, CompTIA Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks, and Mike Meyers CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide. Most consider Mike the leading expert on computer industry certifications. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world.
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Scott Jernigan wields a mighty red pen as the editor in chief of Total Seminars, LLC. With a master of arts degree in medieval history, Scott feels as much at home in the musty archives of London as he does in the crisp monitor glow of Total Seminars Houston HQ. After fleeing a purely academic life, he dove headfirst into IT, working as an instructor, editor, and writer.
Scott has written, edited, and contributed to dozens of books on computer literacy, hardware, operating systems, networking, and certification, including Computer Literacy: Your Ticket to IC3Certification. Scott has also taught computer classes all over the United States, including stints at the United Nations in New York and the FBI Academy in Quantico. Practicing what he preaches, Scott has numerous IT certs: CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+; Microsoft Certified Professional; Microsoft Office User Specialist; and Certiport IC3.
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Daniel Lachance, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCT, MCSA, MCITP, MCTS, is the owner of Lachance IT Consulting, Inc., based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dan has delivered technical IT training for a wide variety of products for more than 20 years. He has recorded IT support videos related to security and various cloud-computing platforms. Dan has developed custom applications and planned, implemented, troubleshot, and documented various network configurations and conducted network security audits. Dan has worked as a technical editor on a number of certification books and has authored books including CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam SK0-004) and CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401).
When not performing with the Halifax-based cover band Clusterfunk, Dan loves being around family and spending time outdoors.
About the Technical Editor
Kenneth Ken Hess is a practicing senior system administrator and a technology author, blogger, columnist, editor, and podcaster. Ken has written hundreds of technology articles on topics that cover Linux, open source software, Windows, Mac, mobile devices, databases, and cryptocurrencies. He also reviews technology products and is an avid photographer and filmmaker.
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