A network refers to two or more connected computers that can share resources such as data, a printer, an Internet connection, applications, or a combination of these resources.

Computer networks and internets: an overview of concepts, terminology, and technologies that form the basis for digital communication in individual networks and the global Internet

The first step when building a network, even a worldwide network such as the Internet, is to connect two hosts together. This is illustrated in the figure below.

My goal has been to create a book that is useful to a broad audience, including those interested in network management, in high-performance networking, in software development, or just in …

The Link, Internetwork, and Transport layers work together to quickly and reliably move data between two computers across a shared network of networks. With this capability to move …

There are various types of computer networks ranging from network of handheld devices (like mobile phones or tablets) connected through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth within a single room to the …

Chapter 8: Defining Network Infrastructures and Network Security This chapter covers understanding the concepts of Internet, intranet, and extranet as well as Virtual Private …