Networking Fundamentals 4e, Online Textbook
Networking Fundamentals provides a foundation for individuals wishing to pursue a career in information technology with a specific focus on networking and network administration. The introductory text guides students through the basics of networking, such as topographies, media, subnetting, servers, and design.
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Networking Fundamentals 4e, Online Textbook
- Networking Fundamentals
- Copyright © 2024 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- CompTIA Network+ Certification
- How to Use This Text
- Focus on Certification
- Tools for Student and Instructor Success
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Networking
- Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 1 Key Terms
- 1.1 Definition of a Network
- 1.2 Network Topologies
- 1.3 Basic Network Administration Models
- 1.4 Cloud Computing
- 1.5 Network Operating Systems (NOS)
- 1.6 Network Communication
- 1.7 Protocols
- 1.8 Network Addresses
- 1.9 Network Media and Devices
- 1.10 Standards and Organizations
- 1.11 OSI Model
- 1.12 TCP/IP Model
- Chapter 1 Summary
- Chapter 1 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 2 Network Media—Copper-Core Cable
- Chapter 3 Fiber-Optic Cable
- Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 3 Key Terms
- 3.1 Characteristics of Fiber-Optic Cable
- 3.2 Nature of Light
- 3.3 Fiber-Optic Cable Construction
- 3.4 Fiber-Optic Cable Specifications
- 3.5 IEEE 802.3 Standards
- 3.6 Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
- 3.7 Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors
- 3.8 Fiber-Optic Cable Installation and Troubleshooting
- Chapter 3 Summary
- Chapter 3 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 4 Wireless Technology
- Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 4 Key Terms
- 4.1 Electromagnetic Waves
- 4.2 Antenna Styles
- 4.3 Radio Wave Transmission Techniques
- 4.4 Radio Wave-Based Networking
- 4.5 Microwave Transmission and Networking
- 4.6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless Technology
- 4.7 Wireless Security
- Chapter 4 Summary
- Chapter 4 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 5 Digital Encoding and Data Transmission
- Chapter 6 Network Operating Systems and Network Communication
- Chapter 7 Microsoft Network Operating Systems
- Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 7 Key Terms
- 7.1 Brief History of Microsoft Network Operating Systems
- 7.2 Windows Server 2019
- 7.3 Common Windows Server Administrative Components
- 7.4 Active Directory Domain Services
- 7.5 Windows Server Administration
- 7.6 POSIX
- 7.7 Network Interoperability
- Chapter 7 Summary
- Chapter 7 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 8 UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
- Chapter 9 Introduction to Servers
- Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 9 Key Terms
- 9.1 Server Types and Services
- 9.2 Major Server Components
- 9.3 Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
- 9.4 ACPI and ACPICA
- 9.5 System Resources
- 9.6 RAID Systems
- 9.7 External Storage Systems
- 9.8 Fibre Channel
- 9.9 Virtualization
- Chapter 9 Summary
- Chapter 9 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 10 TCP/IP Fundamentals
- Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 10 Key Terms
- 10.1 IPv4 Addressing
- 10.2 Domain Name System (DNS)
- 10.3 IP, TCP, and UDP
- 10.4 Assigning IP Addresses
- 10.5 TCP/IP Ports and Sockets
- 10.6 IPv6 Addressing
- 10.7 Types of IPv6 Addresses
- 10.8 IPv6 Transition Technologies
- 10.9 Broadcast and Multicast Addresses
- 10.10 TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
- Chapter 10 Summary
- Chapter 10 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 11 Subnetting
- Chapter 12 Additional Transmission Modalities
- Chapter 13 Web Servers and Services
- Chapter 14 Remote Access and Long-Distance Communication
- Chapter 15 Network Security
- Chapter 15 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 15 Key Terms
- 15.1 Common Network Security Breaches
- 15.2 Security Methods and Protocols
- 15.3 Wireless Security
- 15.4 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- 15.5 General Network Security
- 15.6 Firewalls
- 15.7 Physical Security
- 15.8 Security Tools
- 15.9 Data Security Compliance Requirements
- Chapter 15 Summary
- Chapter 15 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 16 Cloud Computing
- Chapter 17 Fundamentals of Troubleshooting a Network
- Chapter 17 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 17 Key Terms
- 17.1 CompTIA Network+ Troubleshooting Methodology
- 17.2 Stages of Computer Operation
- 17.3 Detailed Computer Startup Process
- 17.4 Windows-Based Troubleshooting Tools
- 17.5 System Recovery Strategies and Methods
- 17.6 Troubleshooting Dual-Boot Systems
- 17.7 Server Data Integrity and Performance
- 17.8 Troubleshooting the Network Infrastructure
- 17.9 Troubleshooting the Most Common Network Problems
- 17.10 Troubleshooting Common Wireless Problems
- 17.11 Troubleshooting with TCP/IP Utilities
- 17.12 Miscellaneous Issues
- Chapter 17 Summary
- Chapter 17 Laboratory Activity
- Chapter 18 Designing and Installing a New Network
- Chapter 19 Network+ Certification Exam Preparation
- Chapter 20 Employment in the Field of Networking Technology
- Appendix A List of Networking Acronyms
- Appendix B Binary Math
- Appendix C Number Conversion Table
- Appendix D Table of Standard ASCII Characters
- Glossary
- Index