Networking Fundamentals provides a foundation for individuals wishing to pursue a career in information technology with a specific focus on networking and network administration. The introductory text guides students through the basics of networking, such as topographies, media, subnetting, servers, and design.

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Networking Fundamentals 4e, Online Textbook

• Networking Fundamentals
• Copyright © 2024 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Reviewers
• Acknowledgments
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• • How to Become CompTIA Certified
• How to Use This Text
• Focus on Certification
• • End-of-Chapter Content
• Tools for Student and Instructor Success
• • Student Tools
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction to Networking
• • Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 1 Key Terms
  • 1.1 Definition of a Network
  • 1.2 Network Topologies
  • 1.3 Basic Network Administration Models
  • 1.4 Cloud Computing
  • 1.5 Network Operating Systems (NOS)
  • 1.6 Network Communication
  • 1.7 Protocols
  • 1.8 Network Addresses
  • 1.9 Network Media and Devices
  • 1.10 Standards and Organizations
  • 1.11 OSI Model
  • 1.12 TCP/IP Model
  • Chapter 1 Summary
  • Chapter 1 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 2 Network Media—Copper-Core Cable
• • Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 2 Key Terms
  • 2.1 Network Media
  • 2.2 Analog and Digital Signals
  • 2.3 Data Transmission
  • 2.4 Electronic Terms
  • 2.5 Copper-Core Cables
  • 2.6 IEEE 802 Standard
  • 2.7 Wiring Faults
  • Chapter 2 Summary
  • Chapter 2 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 3 Fiber-Optic Cable
• • Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 3 Key Terms
  • 3.1 Characteristics of Fiber-Optic Cable
  • 3.2 Nature of Light
  • 3.3 Fiber-Optic Cable Construction
  • 3.4 Fiber-Optic Cable Specifications
  • 3.5 IEEE 802.3 Standards
  • 3.6 Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
  • 3.7 Fiber-Optic Cable Connectors
  • 3.8 Fiber-Optic Cable Installation and Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 3 Summary
  • Chapter 3 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 4 Wireless Technology
• • Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 4 Key Terms
  • 4.1 Electromagnetic Waves
  • 4.2 Antenna Styles
  • 4.3 Radio Wave Transmission Techniques
  • 4.4 Radio Wave-Based Networking
  • 4.5 Microwave Transmission and Networking
  • 4.6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless Technology
  • 4.7 Wireless Security
  • Chapter 4 Summary
  • Chapter 4 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 5 Digital Encoding and Data Transmission
• • Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 5 Key Terms
  • 5.1 Digital Signals and Digital Encoding
  • 5.2 Data Packaging and Transmission
  • 5.3 Data Codes
  • 5.4 Protocol Frame Structures
  • 5.5 Data Encoding, Transmission, and the OSI Model
  • Chapter 5 Summary
  • Chapter 5 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 6 Network Operating Systems and Network Communication
• • Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 6 Key Terms
  • 6.1 Evolution of Network Protocols
  • 6.2 Common Network Operating System Traits
  • 6.3 Ethernet Access and Protocols
  • 6.4 Network Operating Systems and Networking Protocols
  • Chapter 6 Summary
  • Chapter 6 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 7 Microsoft Network Operating Systems
• • Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 7 Key Terms
  • 7.1 Brief History of Microsoft Network Operating Systems
  • 7.2 Windows Server 2019
  • 7.3 Common Windows Server Administrative Components
  • 7.4 Active Directory Domain Services
  • 7.5 Windows Server Administration
  • 7.6 POSIX
  • 7.7 Network Interoperability
  • Chapter 7 Summary
  • Chapter 7 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 8 UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
• • Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 8 Key Terms
  • 8.1 UNIX
  • 8.2 Linux
  • 8.3 UNIX/Linux Characteristics
  • 8.4 X Windows System
  • 8.5 Interoperability
  • 8.6 macOS Server
  • Chapter 8 Summary
  • Chapter 8 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 9 Introduction to Servers
• • Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 9 Key Terms
  • 9.1 Server Types and Services
  • 9.2 Major Server Components
  • 9.3 Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
  • 9.4 ACPI and ACPICA
  • 9.5 System Resources
  • 9.6 RAID Systems
  • 9.7 External Storage Systems
  • 9.8 Fibre Channel
  • 9.9 Virtualization
  • Chapter 9 Summary
  • Chapter 9 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 10 TCP/IP Fundamentals
• • Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 10 Key Terms
  • 10.1 IPv4 Addressing
  • 10.2 Domain Name System (DNS)
  • 10.3 IP, TCP, and UDP
  • 10.4 Assigning IP Addresses
  • 10.5 TCP/IP Ports and Sockets
  • 10.6 IPv6 Addressing
  • 10.7 Types of IPv6 Addresses
  • 10.8 IPv6 Transition Technologies
  • 10.9 Broadcast and Multicast Addresses
  • 10.10 TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
  • Chapter 10 Summary
  • Chapter 10 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 11 Subnetting
• • Chapter 11 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 11 Key Terms
  • 11.1 The Binary Number System
  • 11.2 Subnetting
  • 11.3 Network Segmenting Devices
  • 11.4 Routing Protocol Classifications
  • 11.5 Virtual LAN
  • 11.6 Classless Inter-Domain Routing
  • Chapter 11 Summary
  • Chapter 11 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 12 Additional Transmission Modalities
• • Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • 12.1 Voice and Audio Signals
  • 12.2 Latency
  • 12.3 Video
  • 12.4 Other Transmission Protocols
  • 12.5 Bandwidth-Shaping Techniques
  • 12.6 Basic VoIP Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 12 Summary
  • Chapter 12 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 13 Web Servers and Services
• • Chapter 13 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 13 Key Terms
  • 13.1 Internet, Intranet, and Extranet
  • 13.2 Domain Name and URL Resolution
  • 13.3 Web Browsers
  • 13.4 Website Communication
  • 13.5 E-Mail
  • 13.6 E-Mail Protocols
  • Chapter 13 Summary
  • Chapter 13 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 14 Remote Access and Long-Distance Communication
• • Chapter 14 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 14 Key Terms
  • 14.1 Introduction to Telecommunication Systems
  • 14.2 Remote Connection Technologies and Media
  • 14.3 Other Transmission Technologies
  • 14.4 Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
  • Chapter 14 Summary
  • Chapter 14 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 15 Network Security
• • Chapter 15 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 15 Key Terms
  • 15.1 Common Network Security Breaches
  • 15.2 Security Methods and Protocols
  • 15.3 Wireless Security
  • 15.4 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
  • 15.5 General Network Security
  • 15.6 Firewalls
  • 15.7 Physical Security
  • 15.8 Security Tools
  • 15.9 Data Security Compliance Requirements
  • Chapter 15 Summary
  • Chapter 15 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 16 Cloud Computing
• • Chapter 16 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 16 Key Terms
  • 16.1 Cloud Computing Concepts
  • 16.2 Multitenancy
  • 16.3 Deployment Models
  • 16.4 Service Models
  • 16.5 Security Issues
  • 16.6 Specific Cloud Implementations
  • Chapter 16 Summary
  • Chapter 16 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 17 Fundamentals of Troubleshooting a Network
• • Chapter 17 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 17 Key Terms
  • 17.1 CompTIA Network+ Troubleshooting Methodology
  • 17.2 Stages of Computer Operation
  • 17.3 Detailed Computer Startup Process
  • 17.4 Windows-Based Troubleshooting Tools
  • 17.5 System Recovery Strategies and Methods
  • 17.6 Troubleshooting Dual-Boot Systems
  • 17.7 Server Data Integrity and Performance
  • 17.8 Troubleshooting the Network Infrastructure
  • 17.9 Troubleshooting the Most Common Network Problems
  • 17.10 Troubleshooting Common Wireless Problems
  • 17.11 Troubleshooting with TCP/IP Utilities
  • 17.12 Miscellaneous Issues
  • Chapter 17 Summary
  • Chapter 17 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 18 Designing and Installing a New Network
• • Chapter 18 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 18 Key Terms
  • 18.1 Needs Assessment and Design
  • 18.2 Network Design Tools
  • 18.3 Installation Process
  • 18.4 Specifications for Network Design
  • 18.5 Standards Organizations
  • Chapter 18 Summary
  • Chapter 18 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 19 Network+ Certification Exam Preparation
• • Chapter 19 Learning Outcomes
  • 19.1 Network+ Certification Exam
  • 19.2 Preparation Strategy
  • 19.3 Network+ Certification Practice Exam
  • Chapter 19 Summary
  • Chapter 19 Laboratory Activity
• Chapter 20 Employment in the Field of Networking Technology
• • Chapter 20 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 20 Key Terms
  • 20.1 Information Technology Industry Careers
  • 20.2 Career Information Sources
  • 20.3 General and College Education
  • 20.4 Certification
  • 20.5 Employment
  • Chapter 20 Summary
  • Chapter 20 Laboratory Activity
• Appendix A List of Networking Acronyms
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• Appendix B Binary Math
• Appendix C Number Conversion Table
• Appendix D Table of Standard ASCII Characters
• Glossary
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