IPng and the TCP/IP Protocols: Implementing the Next Generation Internet [Hardcover]

Stephen A. Thomas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471130885 | ISBN-13: 978-0471130888 | Publication Date: January 31, 1996 | Edition: 1

With the arrival of the new Internet protocols, TCP/IP and the Internet itself are undergoing some of the most drastic changes in their history. IPng and the TCP/IP Protocols gives computer and software engineers a complete description of the IPng or next generation Internet protocols, as well as the technical information key to its successful implementation. Detailed coverage begins with the latest network technologies, including Fast Ethernet, ISDN, and ATM LAN Emulation. The text continues with a thorough description of IPv6 and the new ICMP, as well as comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of transport, routing, configuration, and name service protocols. This book also contains the first detailed description of TCP/IP's real-time support, with chapters on RTP and RSVP. In addition, this invaluable reference previews future applications such as audio and video conferencing over the Internet, and it outlines the steps in a successful transition to IPng.

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Amazon.com Review

Thomas provides a complete description of the next generation of the Internet Protocols for computer and software engineers. Detailed coverage begins with discussion of Fast Ethernet, ISDN, and ATM LAN Emulation. The rest of the book is packed with thorough descriptions of IPv6, the new ICMP, up-to-date coverage of transport, routing, configuration, and name service protocols. Of special note are chapters on TCP/IP real-time support essential to multimedia networking for audio and video, such as RTP and RSVP. Recommended reading for informed networking!

From the Publisher

The very core of the Internet is about to be transformed with the major revision of TCP/IP. This thorough and timely reference ensures that you don't miss a step. It provides all the detailed technical information you'll need to implement IPng, including coverage of ISDN, ATM, transport protocols and more. You'll also get a vision of future technology that will be made possible by the new protocols such as mobile real-time traffic hosts, public utility applications and interactive television.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471130885
• ISBN-13: 978-0471130888
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,216,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive and well written text on IPng, October 28, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: IPng and the TCP/IP Protocols: Implementing the Next Generation Internet (Hardcover)

What can you say a classic book on IPng. The text is very comprehensive covering the basics of IP networking through to the more obtruse concepts behind the Next Generation IP protocols. The text is incredibly well written and mind blowingly easy to understand, whilst holding the interest of all readers. My Fiancee was reading over my shoulder, whilst I was sitting on the plane and consdiering she has little knowledge about networking picked up a lot from the few pages she read. This is a must for anyone interested in how the internet will survive the explosion of new systems hitting it and how the protocols that let us all communicate over it work.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Starting Book, July 2, 1999

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This review is from: IPng and the TCP/IP Protocols: Implementing the Next Generation Internet (Hardcover)

If you want to know more or just want to learn about IPng (IPv6), please pick this book for your first step!