Networking in Linux
Networking is a complex topic no matter the operating system. Linux, in terms of its flexibility, can be very overwhelming regarding the multitude of possibilities of configuration, kernel features, and command-line tools that can help us configure those options. In this chapter, we will lay the foundation for this topic so that you can search for more information on a specific topic in other publications. In this chapter, we are going to cover the following topics:
- Networking in Linux
- ISO/OSI as a networking standard
- Firewalls
- Advanced topics