DescriptionTCP/IP is the de facto protocol of the Internet and is supported by every major network operating system. In order to connect networks and computers to the Internet and one another, IT professionals need a thorough understanding of this protocol suite. Assuming no prior knowledge of TCP/IP, this book provides a solid introduction to this core networking topic, explaining the fundamentals of TCP/IP in simple terms with tangible examples. Aspiring computer networking professionals will appreciate the straightforward approach and abundance of valuable information.



TCP/IP Foundations provides essential knowledge about the two protocols that form the basis for the Internet, as well as many other networks. What you learn here will benefit you in the short term, as you acquire and practice your skills, and in the long term, as you use them. Topics covered include:





The origins of TCP/IP and the Internet

The layers comprising the OSI and DoD models

TCP/IP addressing

Subnet masks

Creating custom subnet masks

Supernetting and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)

Name resolution

The Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic DNS

Windows Internet Naming Services (WINS)

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

What to expect with IPv6