Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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12 Must-Read IT Networking Books 99% Never Have

12 Must-Read IT Networking Books 💼

This list represents my list of top IT networking books. This is for network engineers so you need a good working knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols and some security and cloud.

Are you ready to level up your IT networking skills? In this video, we reveal 12 must-read books for networking professionals that often fly under the radar but are packed with insights, strategies, and tools to transform your career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, these books cover everything from foundational concepts to advanced techniques.

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Note that some of these books are now out-of-print but the information is still valid. Please drop a comment if you think I missed one.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Routing TCP/IP : Vol I 2nd Edition, by Jeff Doyle - amzn.to/1m792aG
01:15 - CCIE Practical Studies, by Karl Solie - amzn.to/1mYG08L
01:53 - 101 Labs - CompTIA Network+ v2, by Paul Browning - amzn.to/3rFNBbv
02:22 - CompTIA Network+ - All in One - by Scott Jernigan - amzn.to/3PKw9dT
02:52 - Wireshark 101 - Laura Chappell - amzn.to/48JwjL4
03:45 - Ethernet - The Definitive Guide - by Charles Spurgeon - amzn.to/46nsr0H
04:07 - CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601 - By Mike Chapple amzn.to/3LTFLSB
04:45 - CompTIA Cloud+ All in One - by Eric Vanderburg - amzn.to/48MsQLI
05:20 - TCP/IP Illustrated: Vol I by W Richard Stevens - amzn.to/3tg84Uz
06:05 - IPv6 Fundamentals: A Straightforward Approach to Understanding IPv6, Rick Graziani -
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06:31 - IP Subnetting - Zero to Guru, Paul Browning - amzn.to/2DMA9Hy

I missed off one from the video - Cisco LAN Switching, by Kennedy Clark and Kevin Hamilton. - amzn.to/1oqQMqT

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