Modern Networking

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Modern networks like the Internet</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>explained as <em>simply as possible - but no simpler</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=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=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>must </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>grasp to understand the topic as a whole.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Finally a networking guide that respects the reader. Sharp structured and packed with memorable metaphors that make learning effortless.</em></strong></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>     - Gerry Siegemund Global Head of Optimization and Management Secunet (Germany's leading Cybersecurity Company)</em></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>I didn't expect a book about computer networks to be that entertaining. A masterpiece of understandable knowledge transfer.</em></strong></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>     - Lennart Graewe Chemist</em></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>A different kind of introduction to networking - exceptionally thoughtful and accessible. Highly recommended for students software developers young engineers and anyone looking to unravel the depth of networking fundamentals without getting lost in jargon or dry theory.</em></strong></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>     - Kevin Sandermann Director Cloud & DevOps CGI</em></p><p></p><p><span style=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=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><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>If you're planning on diving into the follow-up volume </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Modern Networking - Software and Techniques</em><span style=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>