Resources for Further Study

Books

Cabling The Complete Guide to Network Wiring by David Barnett, David Groth, Jim McBee – excellent book highly recommended!

Data, Voice and Video Cabling by Jim Hayes, Paul Rosenberg

Websites

Networking Knowledge Base

http://networking.ittoolbox.com/
General networking info, blogs and groups

Uncle Ted's Guide To VDV (voice/data/video) Cabling

http://www.jimhayes.com/uncleted/index.html
Clear easy to follow great for beginners guide to communications cabling

The Cable Directory

http://thecabledirectory.com/
Good for glossary of terms, knowledgebase and links to cable standards organizations. You have to log-in to access some areas

Periodicals

Professional Electrician and Installer

Training

Optical Technology Training

http://www.ott.co.uk/

Provider of a wide range of training courses relating to both copper and fibre cabling including City & Guilds qualifications.