Part 1: Networking Concepts

In this part, you will be able to understand both the OSI reference model and TCP/IP stack, the purpose of network port numbers, protocols, and network design (topologies). Furthermore, you will be able to understand IP addressing and subnetting, fundamentals of virtualization, and cloud computing technologies.

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Exploring the OSI Model and TCP/IP
• Chapter 2, Network Topologies and Connections
• Chapter 3, Ethernet Technology and Virtualization
• Chapter 4, Understanding IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
• Chapter 5, Applied IPv4 Subnetting
• Chapter 6, Exploring Network Protocols and Services
• Chapter 7, Data Center Architecture and Cloud Computing