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Computer Networks: Core Concepts

A computer network connects independent devices so they can exchange data and share services. Networking enables web services, cloud systems, messaging, multiplayer games, remote storage, distributed databases, IoT, streaming, and nearly every modern connected application.

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A computer network connects independent devices so they can exchange data and share services.

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Data is divided into units that gain protocol headers as they move down a stack.

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Packet captures, routing tables, interface counters, latency tests, traceroute-style path observations, and protocol specifications expose network behavior.