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Module04 Internetv2 PDF
Module04 Internetv2 PDF
Introductory material.
An overview lecture that covers Internet related topics, including a
definition of the Internet, an overview of its history and growth, and
standardization and naming.
A Definition
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History of the Internet
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Time Line of the Internet
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Internet Infrastructure
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local ISP IXP
Backbone Network
corporate campus
local ISP
network network
Internet Infrastructure
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Internet Infrastructure
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Organization of a single node in a Tier-1 network
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Internet Standardization Process
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The IANA Function
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Transitioning of Domain Name Registration
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ICANN