Web Science/Part1: Foundations of the web/Internet Architecture

The complete Internet protocol suite is open. The goal of the following lessons is to understand the Internet Protocol Suite with its 4 layers commonly known as TCP/IP Protocol family. Completing the Block on Internet Architecture you will


 * understand the design principles of the web (decentrality, openness and interoperability)
 * understand the internet protocoll suite
 * know at least one protocol from each layer of the internet protocol suite (Ethernet, IP, TCP, DNS)
 * have a basic understanding on how internet service providers operate

The following courses on Wikiversity could also be helpful for you:
 * computer networks
 * Internet Protocol Analysis (really nice overviews and already study questions!)

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