Computer Networking Bible 2024 : The Complete Crash Course to Effectively Design, Implement and Manage Networks

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Table of contents :
Introduction
PART I: NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1: Networking Models and Standards
OSI Model
TCP/IP Model
Ethernet Standards
Wireless Standards
Chapter 2: Network Devices and Topologies
Routers
Switches
Hubs
Topologies (Star, Bus, Mesh, Ring, Hybrid)
Chapter 3: Network Protocols and Services
IP Addressing and Subnetting
DNS (Domain Name System)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
NAT (Network Address Translation)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Chapter 4: Wireless Networking
Wireless Standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wireless LAN Architecture
Wireless Security and Authentication
Wireless Site Survey
PART II: BUILDING AND MANAGING NETWORKS
Chapter 1: Network Design and Planning
Understanding Network Requirements
Choosing the Right Network Architecture
Creating a Network Plan
Chapter 2: Network Implementation and Maintenance
Installing Network Devices
Configuring Network Devices
Network Troubleshooting
Network Monitoring and Optimization
Chapter 3: Network Security and Management
Understanding Network Security Threats
Network Security Protocols and Technologies
Network Access Control and Authorization
Network Performance Management
Chapter 4: Network Virtualization
Network Virtualization Basics
Types of Network Virtualization
Benefits and Challenges of Network Virtualization
Chapter 5: Network Automation
Introduction to Network Automation
Network Automation Tools and Technologies
Benefits of Network Automation
Chapter 6: Network Performance Optimization
Network Performance Metrics
Network Traffic Management
QoS (Quality of Service)
WAN Optimization
Chapter 7: Network Scalability and Resilience
Network Scalability
Network Resilience
Network Scalability Strategies
High Availability and Redundancy
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
PART III: ADVANCED NETWORKING TOPICS
Chapter 1: Cloud Computing and Networking
Cloud Computing Models
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Cloud Deployment Models
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
Community Cloud
Cloud Networking Architectures
Cloud Networking Challenges and Solutions
Chapter 2: Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
SDN Architecture and Components
SDN Controller
Network Devices
SDN Applications
Benefits of SDN
SDN Use Cases
Data Center Networking
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Traffic Engineering
Security and Monitoring
SDN Challenges and Solutions
Interoperability and Standardization
Security Concerns
Scalability and Performance
Migration and Integration
Chapter 3: Internet of Things (IoT) Networking
IoT Architecture and Components
IoT Devices
IoT Gateways
IoT Platforms
IoT Networking Protocols and Standards
Zigbee
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
LoRaWAN
5G and IoT
IoT Security and Privacy Considerations
Chapter 4: Networked Applications and Services
Client-Server Architecture
Model Overview
Client and Server Roles
Client-Server Communication
Web Applications and Services
Distributed Applications and Services
Cloud Services
Chapter 5: Network Programming and APIs
Network Programming Languages
Python
Java
C++
Network APIs and SDKs
Network Automation with Programming
Automation Use Cases
Network Automation Frameworks and Tools
Chapter 6: Network Monitoring and Analytics
Network Monitoring Tools and Techniques
Network Analytics and Data Visualization
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Network Monitoring
Network Monitoring Challenges and Solutions
Conclusion