A Dictionary of Common Network Protocols: Essential Networking Protocols, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Technical Definitions for Students, Beginners, ... (The IT Terms Dictionary Series)

Understand the network protocols that keep modern technology connected.

A Dictionary of Common Network Protocols is a practical reference guide to 100 of the protocols, standards, and communication technologies most frequently encountered in networking, IT support, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and systems administration.

Written for students, beginners, career changers, certification learners, help desk technicians, and working IT professionals, this guide explains important protocols in clear, approachable language without sacrificing technical accuracy.

Inside, you will find:
• 100 carefully selected network protocol entries
• Accurate expansions of acronyms and abbreviations
• Plain-English technical definitions
• Practical examples showing how protocols are used
• Helpful cross-references connecting related concepts
• Coverage of foundational, modern, secure, and legacy technologies

Learn the roles of TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, SSH, BGP, OSPF, IPsec, QUIC, SNMP, SMB, and many more.

Whether you are studying networking, preparing for an IT career, troubleshooting systems, or strengthening your technical vocabulary, this compact dictionary provides fast answers without requiring you to search through an oversized textbook.