Several responses to the last tutorial pointed out how intricate and complex the world of IP networking is. From these responses, I felt that more coverage of the basics of IP networks is necessary.

This sample chapter from the only authorized companion guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program introduces newcomers to the basic concepts and components of modern computer networks. The chapter ...

Spoiler: there isn’t just one network definition. Learn everything you need to assess various network types, topologies, and architectures. The simple network definition: a system that links other ...