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Study Guide,
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David Groth
Dorothy McGee
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i-Net+™
Study Guide
Second Edition
David Groth
Dorothy McGee
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For my wife and daughter, without whom I could not write
—David Groth
I would like to dedicate this book to Tippy, whose ever-smiling face made me
laugh even as my head hit the floor.
—Dorothy McGee
Acknowledgments
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t takes many people to put a book together and this book is no excep-
tion. Everyone who worked on this book should be proud of the work they
have done here. First, I would like to thank my co-author, Dorothy McGee.
Thanks also to my technical editors, Andrew Barkl and Scott Warmbrand.
They were responsible for making sure the information in this book is tech-
nically accurate and as up-to-date as possible.
This book would not have existed if not for the efforts of Elizabeth Hur-
ley, this book’s developmental and acquisitions editor at Sybex. Thank you
for putting up with all my phone calls and e-mails! Additionally, thanks go
out Susan Hobbs and Judy Flynn for turning my collection of chicken-
scratchings into a cohesive, useful study guide. The production department
at Sybex also deserves my thanks. Thanks to Nila Nichols, electronic pub-
lishing specialist, for making this book look the way it does; to Teresa Trego,
production editor, for making the production end of things run so smoothly.
I would also like to acknowledge my wife, family, and friends. My wife,
Linda, tirelessly wrote and edited the appendices as well as kept me on the
right track. She was a real trooper because she did it while taking care of our
daughter, Alison. Thanks to Alison, too, for being fussy when I needed a
break (or when she thought I needed a break) or cute when I needed a laugh.
Thank you to my family and friends who understood when I couldn’t do
something because I had to work on the book. I really appreciate that.
Finally, I thank you, the reader, for purchasing this book. I know that it
has all the information in it to help you pass the test. If you have questions
about the i-Net+ exam or this book, feel free to e-mail me at dgroth@corpcomm
.net. All us worked very hard on this book to make it the best i-Net+ study
guide available. I hope you agree that it is.
—David Groth
So many people helped to bring this book to fruition, that it’s hard to
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David Groth and Elizabeth Hurley for the confidence and encouragement
that both have given me during the production of this book. Many thanks go
to Susan Hobbs who not only kept me on my toes during editing, but really
lifted my spirits with her positive attitude throughout everything. I would
also like to thank Teresa Trego for keeping me on track and ensuring that no
stone was unturned during the whole process.
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In addition to the wonderful folks at Sybex, I must acknowledge my hus-
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—Dorothy McGee
