What exactly is "networking?"?
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How are you asking the question? \n\nNetworking in the social sense is meeting people, and knowing people that can help you in life. I'm in college and our professors always tell us to start networking so we can get a job easier after school. I've noticed in Business especially networking is key! It's sad but true, who you know sometimes is better than what you know. Sad but true....
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What is a Network?\n\nA network is simply a group of two or more Personal Computers linked together.\n\nWhat Types of Networks Exist?\n\nMany types of networks exist, but the most common types of networks are Local-Area Networks (LANs), and Wide-Area Networks (WANs). In a LAN, computers are connected together within a "local" area (for example, an office or home). In a WAN, computers are farther apart and are connected via telephone/communication lines, radio waves, or other means of connection.\n\nProtocols \nAn agreed-upon format for transmitting data between two devices. The protocol determines the following: \nthe type of error checking to be used \ndata compression method, if any how the sending device will indicate that it has finished sending a message how the receiving device will indicate that it has received a message. There are a variety of standard protocols from which programmers can choose. Each has particular advantages and disadvantages; for example, some are simpler than others, some are more reliable, and some are faster. \n\nFrom a user's point of view, the only interesting aspect about protocols is that your computer or device must support the right ones if you want to communicate with other computers. The protocol can be implemented either in hardware or in software.\n\nHardware\n\nThe physical components of a computer system. Reference is often made to "hardware" and "software"; in that context, "hardware" consists of the computer, input and output devices and other peripheral equipment.\n\nComputer Hardware devices capable of accepting and storing computer data, executing a systematic sequence of operations on computer data, or producing control outputs. Such devices can perform substantial interpretation, computation, communication, control, or other logical functions\n\nThere are literally hundreds of manufacturers for computers, monitors, printers, and other components. My advice to a first time buyer is to stick with a brand name. Getting that first computer can be very exciting, but the excitement can quickly dwindle to sheer terror and frustration if there are compatibility problems between the components and the software.
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Essentially, an extranet is just an extension of an intranet.\n\nAn extranet is a private network that uses the Internet protocol and the public telecommunication system to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers, or other businesses. An extranet can be viewed as part of a company's intranet that is extended to users outside the company. Think of an extranet as being a private portion of the Internet. If you were to remove the secure aspects of an extranet then you would in effect have just another piece of the Internet.
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network, in computing, two or more computers connected for the purpose of routing, managing, and storing rapidly changing data. A local area network (LAN), which is restricted by distances of up to one mile, and a metropolitan area network (MAN), which is restricted to distances of up to 60 miles, connect personal computers and workstations (each called a node) over dedicated, private communications links. A wide area network (WAN) connects large numbers of nodes over long-distance communications links, such as common carrier telephone lines, over distances ranging from that between major metropolitan centers to that between continents. An internet is a connection between networks. The Internet is a WAN that connects thousands of disparate networks in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere, providing global communication between nodes on government, educational, and industrial networks. Networks allow for resource sharing (e.g., multiple computers sharing one printer), data sharing, and communication or data exchange (e.g., electronic mail).\n\n\n--\nhi, i have noticed that you are not voting for the answers that you recieve. I think that is good, as that ways, you encourage people to coem back and answer you, as 1. you help them make points by voting for their answers, 2. everyone wants to know what was considered the best answer by you, though it might not be their own.\nSo, do that. keep asking and answering!\n--
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Kindly go through Tennanbaum Networking book, they ask most questions from it.\n\nSome of the ques i know are:\n1.7 layers of the network\n2.TCPIP protocol\n3.cables,fibres,etc\n4.encryption and cryptography\nand other topics in the above book
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Some good advice in the other answers, so I will just highlight a couple things.  Keep in mind that when I hear networking position, I assume you are talking about the infrastructure and not necessarily servers.  My expertise is with the routers and switches.\n\nFirst, know the OSI model, know how each layer works.  Know IP addressing.  Know the difference between the various types of equipment, if you don't know the difference between a switch and hub you wont get far.  Be prepared to show good troubleshooting skills and make sure you are organized in your answer to that question.  Know the basics of several different WAN protocols.  Know Ethernet.\n\nI realize there is a lot there  and not everyone will know everything.  Number 1 rule - DO NOT TRY TO BS THE INTERVIEWER.  They will know the answers to the questions they ask.  When I interview someone, I keep makng the questions harder and harder until they can't answer the next one.  So I don't expect them to know everything.\n\nLike the Boy Scouts say - Be Prepared.  Good luck.
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A hub connects computers, but sends all traffic to all ports which results in network collisions.  \n\nA switch is like a hub, but smarter.  It keeps track of which computer asks for which piece of data and has far less collisions, if any.  Switches that are for home users are only slightly more expensive than hubs.\n\nA router is like a switch, but also can assign ip addresses, forward network traffic coming in on a certain port to a certain ip address, block certain ports, etc.  \n\nA network bridge merges, for lack of a better word, two network connections on a computer.  Honestly I haven't ever needed a network bridge so I can't say much about them.
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I posted some links to articles about networking.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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a computer network is a series of computer connected that can share resources.\n\nA group of computers, connected by a telecommunications link, that share information
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Go programming... Sounds like its easier to get things going. Networking has programming and data communication type issues.
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http://compnetworking.about.com/
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Switches in Networking are of two types Managed and Unmanaged ones.Give a Search based on it your Question will be answered
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A intranet is like the internet, except it is internal. Basically, it is a closed type of internet that only certain computers and/or locations can access.
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I am not going into details. Just check the web with these keywords\n\nNetwork Engineer\nNetwork Analyst\nNetwork Specialist\nNetwork Technician\nSecurity Engineer\nSecurity Specialist\nIT Specialist\nSystems Engineer\nSystem Analyst\nSystem Administrator\nNetwork Administrator\n\nDifferent roles but basically in the field of networking at different levels as you grow higher in your career.\n\nA networking guy is the backbone of any IT business. You are the most important guy there....\n\nso enjoy that..although you should be man enough to take the responsibilty and handle the pressure\n\nALL THE BEST!!!
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A CISCO (or any other router) is a computer networking device that forwards data packets across an internetwork toward their destinations, through a process known as routing. Routing occurs at layer 3 (the Network layer e.g. IP) of the OSI seven-layer protocol stack.
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Yah it's a bit true. If you have ccna certification then its true. If you have a merit background or if you are a topper throughout, then you are not bound to networking only. Best OF Luck boy , Build up your Career!!
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I think yes...check a networking website...