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CISSP Internet Protocol Networking – Bk1D4T1St3

Internet Protocol Networking is the main protocol of the Internet. The protocol resides at the OSI model’s network layer and the TCP/IP model’s Internet layer. For all intents and purposes, IP makes the Internet a reality because the protocol makes it possible to relay datagrams across network boundaries. IP exists in two versions: IPv4, which is currently the main version used, and IPv6, to which Internet-connected devices are expected to evolve. IPv4 uses 32-bit IP …

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DHCP Request/Reply Messages

DHCP DHCP Request/Reply Messages a device that already has an IP address can use the simple request/reply exchange Message to get other configuration parameters from a DHCP server. When the DHCP client receives a DHCP offer, the client immediately responds by sending back a DHCP request packet. Devices that aren’t using DHCP to accumulate IP addresses can still utilize DHCP’s other configuration capabilities. A client can broadcast a DHCP INFORM message to request that any …

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How Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Works

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol How Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Works is a client/server protocol that gives an IP address to an IP host. additionally, to the IP address, the DHCP server also provides configuration-related information like the default gateway and subnet mask. When a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol client device boots up, it participates in traffic broadcasting. DHCP can assign IP configuration to hosts connecting to a network. The distribution of IP configuration to …

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Competitive-Intelligence

Competitive Intelligence

Competitive Intelligence is a process that involves the gathering, analyzing, and distribution of information about products, customers, competitors, and technologies using the Internet. The information that is gathered can help managers and executives of a company make strategic decisions. This section is about competitive intelligence gathering, and sources of valuable information. Competitive Intelligence Gathering Competitive intelligence gathering is the process of identifying, gathering, analyzing, verifying, and using information about your competitors from resources such as …

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