Networking

Index

• 1. Foundations of Computer Networking
  • 1.1 What Is a Network
  • 1.2 Network Types and Scale
  • 1.3 Network Topologies
  • 1.4 Switching Paradigms
  • 1.5 Performance Metrics
• 2. Network Architecture and Layered Models
  • 2.1 Principles of Layering
  • 2.2 The OSI Reference Model
  • 2.3 The TCP/IP Model
  • 2.4 Standards and Governance
• 3. The Physical Layer
  • 3.1 Signals and Data Transmission
  • 3.2 Encoding and Modulation
  • 3.3 Transmission Media
  • 3.4 Multiplexing and Link Sharing
  • 3.5 Physical Layer Devices
• 4. The Data Link Layer
  • 4.1 Framing and Link Services
  • 4.2 Error Detection and Correction
  • 4.3 Reliable Delivery and Flow Control
  • 4.4 Medium Access Control
  • 4.5 Ethernet
  • 4.6 Switching and Bridging
  • 4.7 Address Resolution
• 5. The Network Layer and IP Addressing
  • 5.1 Network Layer Fundamentals
  • 5.2 IPv4 Addressing
  • 5.3 The IPv4 Protocol
  • 5.4 IPv6
  • 5.5 Supporting Protocols
  • 5.6 Address Translation
• 6. Routing
  • 6.1 Routing Fundamentals
  • 6.2 Routing Algorithms
  • 6.3 Interior Gateway Protocols
  • 6.4 Exterior Gateway Routing
  • 6.5 Multicast and Advanced Forwarding
• 7. The Transport Layer
  • 7.1 Transport Services
  • 7.2 UDP
  • 7.3 TCP Mechanics
  • 7.4 Flow Control
  • 7.5 Congestion Control
  • 7.6 Modern Transport Protocols
• 8. The Application Layer
  • 8.1 Application Architectures
  • 8.2 Naming and the Domain Name System
  • 8.3 The Web and HTTP
  • 8.4 Messaging and File Transfer
  • 8.5 Remote Access and Management
  • 8.6 Content Delivery and Streaming
• 9. Network Programming
  • 9.1 The Socket API
  • 9.2 Concurrency Models
  • 9.3 Protocol and API Design
• 10. Wireless and Mobile Networking
  • 10.1 Wireless Link Characteristics
  • 10.2 Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11)
  • 10.3 Cellular Networks
  • 10.4 Short-Range and IoT Networking
  • 10.5 Mobility Management
• 11. Network Security
  • 11.1 Security Principles
  • 11.2 Cryptography for Networks
  • 11.3 Secure Protocols
  • 11.4 Attacks and Defenses
  • 11.5 Perimeter and Monitoring Systems
• 12. Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
  • 12.1 QoS Fundamentals
  • 12.2 Traffic Management Mechanisms
  • 12.3 QoS Architectures
• 13. Modern Network Infrastructure
  • 13.1 Software-Defined Networking
  • 13.2 Virtualization and Overlays
  • 13.3 Data Center Networking
  • 13.4 Cloud and Wide-Area Evolution
  • 13.5 Network Automation
• 14. Network Operations, Analysis, and Troubleshooting
  • 14.1 Diagnostic Tools
  • 14.2 Packet Analysis
  • 14.3 Systematic Troubleshooting
  • 14.4 Monitoring and Capacity Planning
• 15. Advanced and Emerging Topics
  • 15.1 Distributed Systems Networking
  • 15.2 Network Measurement and Modeling
  • 15.3 Frontier Directions

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