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Appendix B: Networking Basics, Overview

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B Appendix Networking Basics Networking basics are provided to familiarize the user with basic concepts in networking and to help answer questions regarding why certain steps are taken. The following descriptions are brief and meant only as a broad overview of the way networks work. Definitions of the computing terms can be found in the glossary at the end of this guide; however, individual research may be required for additional information. Overview Understanding networks is essential to the business world of today. The following areas are briefly described to give the reader a basic understanding of networks: I ISO/OSI Reference Model I Data I TCP/IP I Addressing

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Appendix
B
Networking Basics
Networking basics are provided to familiarize the user with basic concepts in
networking and to help answer questions regarding why certain steps are
taken. The following descriptions are brief and meant only as a broad
overview of the way networks work. Definitions of the computing terms can
be found in the glossary at the end of this guide; however, individual research
may be required for additional information.
Overview
Understanding networks is essential to the business world of today. The
following areas are briefly described to give the reader a basic understanding
of networks:
ISO/OSI Reference Model
Data
TCP/IP
Addressing