Publisher's Synopsis
The best guide to computer networking fundamentals; this book will give you a solid foundation if you're new to computer networking.
Computer networking is a very important field in our connected world. It is essential to businesses, institutions, and individuals. Billions of devices communicate daily via computer networks, but do you know how this really works? Well, that's what this book is for; it will give you a strong foundation on which to build your computer networking knowledge. The concepts have been written in a way that is easy to read and understand, so if you're a beginner in this subject, then this is the book to read. It will put you on the right track as you delve into this valuable and ever-evolving field. It's via computer networks that we can share files, apps, and devices such as printers and scanners, as well as communicate using emails, newsgroups, video conferencing, etc. Computer networking also promises to be a good career option for many more years. With this book, master the fundamentals today.
Below is a preview of what you'll learn:- The fundamentals of computer networks
- Network architecture
- The OSI Model (Application Layer, Presentation Layer, Session Layer, Transport Layer, Network Layer, Data Link Layer, Physical Layer)
- Wireless and cellular networks
- Networks and multimedia
- Integrating and transporting multimedia using networks
- Fundamentals of network security
- Managing networks
- Network administration
- Infrastructure management
- And much more!
