Summary
In this chapter, we have covered the local network basics by explaining IP addressing, static and dynamic IPs, and ways to inspect our network configuration. Next, we reviewed the basics of network sharing, explaining in detail how to do it with NFS. We further looked into SSH, which is frequently used to access your machine remotely from a local network. We finally saw how to access a server’s FS remotely via SSHFS.
In the upcoming chapter, we will investigate how the internet works and explain the structure of its protocols and ports. We will review the foundations of network security and explore strategies to counter common threats. A highlight will be a detailed guide on setting up the Uncomplicated Firewall as a great user-friendly security tool. The chapter concludes with a thorough review of VPNs with examples.
