© David Both 2020
D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 2https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5455-4_12

12. Networking

David Both1 
(1)
Raleigh, NC, USA
 

Objectives

In this chapter you will learn
  • Some basic networking concepts

  • To define and describe the TCP/IP five-layer network model

  • The structure of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

  • To define and use Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) network notation

  • How to use simple tools to explore network ranges and subnetting

  • Basic client-side DHCP network configuration

  • How to use Linux CLI tools to explore and understand the host network configuration

  • The basics of routing

  • To manage firewalls using IPtables and ufw

Introduction

Today, in 2019, nearly every electronic device on the planet is connected to the Internet. Devices ...

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