12Internet Connectivity, Virtualization, and Cloud Technologies

In this chapter you will learn:

> To describe dial-up networking

> Other Internet connectivity options, such as satellite, cable, DSL, fiber, WiMAX and line-of-sight wireless Internet service, as well as cellular

> To configure a browser and other basic issues related to a browser

> How cloud computing is used for personal and corporate purposes

> Terms associated with cloud computing

> The basics of virtualization, including terms and features associated with it

> The benefits of mentoring in the IT field

CompTIA Exam Objectives:

What CompTIA A+ exam objectives are covered in this chapter?

1001-2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices.

1001-2.7 Compare and ...

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