Basics of Networking Tutorial, by Artifex

Networking is fundamental to all digital communication, forming the infrastructure that connects devices, servers, and users across the globe. In the context of cybersecurity, particularly within cryptocurrency coding and related fields, a deep understanding of networking principles and protocols is crucial. This tutorial will provide an exhaustive, step-by-step guide to understanding the basics of networking, focusing on TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and other significant network protocols. The content aligns with 2024 industry standards, ensuring that students are equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

Chapters and Sub-Chapters Covered:

Chapter 1: TCP/IP - The Core of Networking

• 1.1 Overview of TCP/IP
• 1.1.1 Understanding the TCP/IP Model
• 1.1.2 Practical Understanding of TCP/IP
• 1.2 IP Addressing
• 1.2.1 Understanding IPv4 and IPv6
• 1.2.2 Configuring IP Addresses
• 1.3 TCP - Ensuring Reliable Data Transmission
• 1.3.1 Three-Way Handshake
• 1.3.2 Flow Control and Congestion Control
• 1.3.3 Error Detection and Correction
• 1.4 UDP - Speed over Reliability
• 1.4.1 When to Use UDP
• 1.4.2 Working with UDP

Chapter 2: Domain Name System (DNS) - The Internet’s Directory

• 2.1 Understanding DNS
• 2.1.1 DNS Hierarchy
• 2.1.2 Types of DNS Servers
• 2.2 DNS Records
• 2.2.1 Common DNS Record Types
• 2.2.2 Understanding Reverse DNS
• 2.3 DNS Security
• 2.3.1 DNS Spoofing and Cache Poisoning
• 2.3.2 Implementing DNSSEC

Chapter 3: HTTP and HTTPS - The Web’s Workhorses

• 3.1 Understanding HTTP
• 3.1.1 The HTTP Request-Response Cycle
• 3.1.2 HTTP Status Codes
• 3.2 HTTPS - Secure HTTP
• 3.2.1 SSL/TLS Encryption
• 3.2.2 Certificate Authorities and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• 3.3 HTTP/2 and HTTP/3
• 3.3.1 Advantages of HTTP/2
• 3.3.2 The Role of QUIC in HTTP/3

Chapter 4: Advanced Network Protocols

• 4.1.1 DHCP Operation
• 4.2 ARP - Address Resolution Protocol
• 4.2.1 How ARP Works
• 4.2.2 ARP Spoofing and Mitigation
• 4.3 SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol
• 4.3.1 SNMP Basics
• 4.3.2 SNMP Security
• 4.4 ICMP - Internet Control Message Protocol
• 4.4.1 Understanding ICMP
• 4.4.2 ICMP Attacks and Mitigations

Chapter 5: The Evolution of Networking Protocols

• 5.1 The Transition to IPv6
• 5.1.1 Differences Between IPv4 and IPv6
• 5.1.2 IPv6 Security Considerations
• 5.2 The Role of SDN and NFV
• 5.2.1 Understanding SDN
• 5.2.2 Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• 5.3 The Future of Network Protocols
• 5.3.1 The Impact of AI on Networking
• 5.3.2 Networking in the Age of IoT