This chapter refers often to topics covered in earlier chapters. If you haven't yet read them or haven't read them recently, consider refamiliarizing yourself with the following topics and chapters before continuing:
You will find illustrations and examples in this chapter as you use these tools, but for in-depth discussion, refer to the chapters listed in the preceding list. As we've said already, you will find that some network terminology is unavoidable when discussions of network services begin in earnest. If you are completely unfamiliar with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networkingthe type used by Linux, Unix, and most of the Internetyou should consider keeping a TCP/IP reference of some sort handy, to help you with basic concepts and unfamiliar terms. |