Bartz - Mobile computing deployment and management: real world skills for CompTIA Mobility+ certification and beyond

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I would like to thank my wife for her support and patience during the many, many hours that were dedicated to writing this book. Even though our two adult children are grown and out of the house, I know they were thinking about me writing and cheering me on during the entire process, even with their busy schedules.

I would also like to thank everyone at Sybex who helped with the creation of this book, including acquisitions editors Jeff Kellum and Kenyon Brown, production editor Christine O'Connor, copy editor Judy Flynn, editorial assistant Connor O'Brien, and editorial manager Pete Gaughan. I owe all these individuals a lot of gratitude for their patience with me and the several delays encountered while working with me on this book. The developmental editor for this book is Kelly Talbot. Many thanks go to Kelly for his time and his work in helping with the flow, organization, and suggestions that allowed me to make this book an easy read. His editorial skills and attention to detail were an enormous help to me.

The technical editor for this book is Denny Hughes. I want to thank Denny for his timely reviews, comments, and suggestions that helped make this book a nice read and a valuable reference source. His many years of experience as a technical trainer, engineer, and content developer were a great contribution in creating a book I am sure you will enjoy reading.

A special thank you goes to contributing author Sebastian Coe for his help with Chapter 17. Sebastian's expertise in information systems security was instrumental in his contribution.

I would also like to thank the thousands of students who have taken the time to attend the computer networking classes that I have had the opportunity to teach over the past 20 years. Educating, mentoring, and entertaining so many of these individuals gave me the inspiration to author this and other books about wireless networking.

Finally, I would like to thank the manufacturers, vendors, organizations, and individuals that provided the subject matter, allowing me access to the technology and tools needed to write this book:

1. AirMagnet/Fluke Networks (www.flukenetworks.com)
2. Cloudpath Networks (cloudpath.net)
3. CradlePoint (www.cradlepoint.com)
4. Ekahau (www.ekahau.com)
5. IEEE (www.ieee.org)
6. L-com Global Connectivity (www.l-com.com)
7. MetaGeek (www.metageek.net)
8. Ruckus Wireless (www.ruckuswireless.com)
9. SolarWinds (www.solarwinds.com)
10. TamoSoft (www.tamos.com)
11. Wi-Fi Alliance (www.wi-fi.org)

Robert J. Bartz is an engineer, technical instructor, and computer networking consultant. He is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, College of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. Prior to becoming a computer networking engineer and technical instructor, Robert was employed as an aerospace test engineer working with aircraft radar systems and satellite communications. He has attained many technical certifications over the years, including Master Certified Novell Engineer (MCNE), Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Certified Wireless Network Trainer (CWNT), Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE), and CompTIA Mobility+, to name a few. He has over 25 years' experience with computers and computer networking technology.

Robert has taught computer and wireless networking technology to thousands of people from various industries and markets across the United States and abroad. He is the founder of Eight-O-Two Technology Solutions, LLC, a computer networking technical training and consulting services company that provides technical education and computer networking services. He spends his spare time learning new technology, having fun outside, and enjoying the beauty of his surroundings at his home in Colorado.