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The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Network Infrastructure and Protocols

In this IT Ops session, you’ll learn the interesting history of network infrastructure and protocols and how it shaped the world we live in.

Intermediate
32m
(1)

Created by Lars Klint

Last Updated Dec 08, 2023

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The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Network Infrastructure and Protocols

In this IT Ops session, you’ll learn the interesting history of network infrastructure and protocols and how it shaped the world we live in.

Intermediate
32m
(1)

Created by Lars Klint

Last Updated Dec 08, 2023

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The IT Ops sessions are short-form conference-style sessions, minus the conference. In this session, A Brief History of Network Infrastructure and Protocols, you'll dive deep into the development and evolution of the fundamental technologies and protocols that have shaped modern networking. This session will help all IT professionals, networking students, and technology enthusiasts seeking to understand the historical context and technical advancements in network infrastructure.

The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Network Infrastructure and Protocols
Intermediate
32m
(1)
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Lars Klint - Pluralsight course - The IT Ops Sessions: A Brief History of Network Infrastructure and Protocols
Lars Klint
42 courses 4.3 author rating 1838 ratings

Lars is an author, trainer, Microsoft MVP, community leader, authority on all things Windows Platform, and part time crocodile wrangler. He is heavily involved in the space of HoloLens and mixed reality, as well as a published Pluralsight author, freelance solution architect, and writer for numerous publications.

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