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5/12/2026
What Is a Network? The Why Before the How

What Is a Network? The Why Before the How

Short summary

Networking Foundations, a 14-post educational series, launches with a history-first approach to networks, beginning with the ARPANET origin story. The series progresses from IP addressing and DNS to cloud architecture, packet analysis, and Zero Trust security. Ideal for professionals seeking solid grounding in networking rather than surface-level overview.

  • 14-part series covers networking fundamentals from ARPANET history to Zero Trust security
  • First post uses historical narrative (ARPANET's 'LOGIN' message) to contextualize why networks exist
  • Includes original diagrams and covers IP, DNS, cloud networking, packet analysis, and security

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