Modern Networking

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Modern networks like the Internet - explained as <em>simply as possible </em>-<em> but no simpler</em>.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book lays the essential groundwork for understanding modern computer networks including the Internet. Whether you're a professional or a tech-savvy reader who simply wants to demystify networks it will give you a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts - the concepts one </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>must </em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>grasp to understand the topic as a whole.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Those who have previous exposure but feel some of the dots don't yet connect (e.g. software developers system administrators and computer science students) should feel particularly at home.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>It deliberately keeps code and configuration listings to a minimum preferring instead more intuitive easily understandable explanations and analogies without sacrificing clarity in the process.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>If you're planning on diving into the follow-up volume </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Modern Networking - Software and Techniques</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> which will focus on more advanced hands-on techniques code samples and troubleshooting recipes this first volume will provide the conceptual background you need to confidently apply those practical skills and understand what is (or must be) happening behind the scenes rather than simply following instructions blindly. Even if you are not this book provides valuable insights into the networks that underpin our digital world.</span></p><p></p>