This glossary offers a complete collection of technical terms and acronyms used in the networking industry. It covers general networking terminology, the specific terminology used in the Internet, and terms and acronyms specific to AppleTalk, IP, IPX, SNA, and OSI. It also covers national and international networking organizations and several major networks. Organized in case-insensitive, alphabetic order, entries present well written definitions, understandable to novice readers and useful to experts. The glossary and the glossary entries are: verified cross-referenced comprehensive concise understandable For extra guidance, the book ends with three appendices, each listing the entries in one of three subject areas: networks and organizations, security, and applications and protocols. The Comprehensive Networking Glossary and Acronym Guide is a valuable, single-source reference for the practical terminology of networking as well as a guide to networks and networking organizations.