Summary
Although networking is a topic that could consume many chapters in this book, I’ve described the fundamentals that you will need to know to set up a Solaris system on the network.
After reading this chapter, you should have an understanding of the two types of network models: ISO/OSI and TCP/IP. This chapter described all of the component layers of these two models.
The network hardware and software components were described, along with all of the configuration files you might need to customize to get your network services operational.
Finally, this chapter discussed the network-related commands and utilities you will use for monitoring and maintaining the network. In a networked environment, system performance depends on how well you’ve ...
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