The Illustrated Network: How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) [Hardcover]

Walter Goralski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0123745411 | ISBN-13: 978-0123745415 | Publication Date: December 9, 2008 | Edition: 1

In 1994, W. Richard Stevens and Addison-Wesley published a networking classic: TCP/IP Illustrated. The model for that book was a brilliant, unfettered approach to networking concepts that has proven itself over time to be popular with readers of beginning to intermediate networking knowledge. The Illustrated Network takes this time-honored approach and modernizes it by creating not only a much larger and more complicated network, but also by incorporating all the networking advancements that have taken place since the mid-1990s, which are many.

This book takes the popular Stevens approach and modernizes it, employing 2008 equipment, operating systems, and router vendors. It presents an ?illustrated? explanation of how TCP/IP works with consistent examples from a real, working network configuration that includes servers, routers, and workstations. Diagnostic traces allow the reader to follow the discussion with unprecedented clarity and precision. True to the title of the book, there are 330+ diagrams and screen shots, as well as topology diagrams and a unique repeating chapter opening diagram. Illustrations are also used as end-of-chapter questions. A complete and modern network was assembled to write this book, with all the material coming from real objects connected and running on the network, not assumptions. Presents a real world networking scenario the way the reader sees them in a device-agnostic world. Doesn't preach one platform or the other.

Here are ten key differences between the two:
Stevens Goralski's
Older operating systems (AIX,svr4,etc.) Newer OSs (XP, Linux, FreeBSD, etc.)
Two routers (Cisco, Telebit (obsolete)) Two routers (M-series, J-series)
Slow Ethernet and SLIP link Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and SONET/SDH links (modern)
Tcpdump for traces Newer, better utility to capture traces (Ethereal, now has
a new name!)
No IPSec IPSec
No multicast Multicast
No router security discussed Firewall routers detailed
No Web Full Web browser HTML consideration
No IPv6 IPv6 overview
Few configuration details More configuration details (ie, SSH, SSL, MPLS, ATM/FR consideration, wireless LANS, OSPF and BGP routing protocols

• New Modern Approach to Popular Topic
  Adopts the popular Stevens approach and modernizes it, giving the reader insights into the most up-to-date network equipment, operating systems, and router vendors.


• Shows and Tells
  Presents an illustrated explanation of how TCP/IP works with consistent examples from a real, working network configuration that includes servers, routers, and workstations, allowing the reader to follow the discussion with unprecedented clarity and precision.


• Over 330 Illustrations
  True to the title, there are 330 diagrams, screen shots, topology diagrams, and a unique repeating chapter opening diagram to reinforce concepts


• Based on Actual Networks
  A complete and modern network was assembled to write this book, with all the material coming from real objects connected and running on the network, bringing the real world, not theory, into sharp focus.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book provides a diverse and solid foundation that will be
immensely beneficial to new network engineers, those looking for a
refresher or developers"
-- Alan Young, Google, Network Surveillance Team

"i haven't had time to read the manuscript completely. however, what i like about the book is it covers all the topics from basics to voip to mpls vpn to ssl and this is one of the key factor that separates this book. unlike other tcp/ip books which talk mostly about history this one talks about what is happening today. another great thing i like is the use of diagram and tools."
-- Amit KT, Network Engineer, Peak Web Consulting, SF, CA

"It looks like a very good primer for someone who is about to get serious about working in the networking field. The book describes several things that we take for granted like standards organizations. But if you are new to the industry it is good to be educated about how we arrive at standards."
-- Landon Scott, Channel SE, Juniper Networks

From the Back Cover

How modern networks actually operate, and how they have changed and evolved since the time of Vint Cerf, Bob Kahn, and W. Richard Stevens.

In 1994, W. Richard Stevens published a networking classic TCP/IP Illustrated .The model for that book was a show-and-tell approach to networking concepts. Walter Goralski's The Illustrated Network: How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network takes this time-honored approach and modernizes it by creating not only a much larger and more complicated network, but also by taking into account all the networking advancements that have taken place since the mid-1990s -- namely the convergence of data, voice, video, and other services onto a single shared infrastructure.

• New Modern Approach to Popular Topic Adopts the popular Stevens approach and modernizes it, giving the reader insights into the most up-to-date network equipment, operating systems, and routing protocols from MPLS, BGB, multicast, as well as the most recent network services and developments including IPSec, VPNs, and VoIP.
• Shows and Tells Presents an "illustrated" explanation of how TCP/IP works with consistent examples from a working network configuration.
• Over 330 Illustrations True to the title, there are 330 diagrams, screen shots, topology diagrams, and a unique repeating chapter opening diagram to reinforce concepts.
• Based on Actual Networks A complete and modern network was assembled to write this book, with all the material coming from actual devices connected to and running on the network, bringing the captured TCP/IP packet traffic, not theory, into the basis for the book's examinations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 832 pages
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1 edition (December 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123745411
• ISBN-13: 978-0123745415
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.8 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Internet/TCP/IP Networking, May 3, 2009

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F. M. Frazzini (AURORA, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Illustrated Network: How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent entry level to strong intermediate level textbook on all the foundationally relevant aspects of Internet/TCP/IP networking. There is good coverage of "current" topics (as of 2009) like security, IPv6, and VOIP. The author is very experienced (40 years in the industry) which shows, and he has a nice style with good transitions, interesting questions that are later answered, and he even presents relevant and interesting history to help you understand the subjects. The best part about the book are the more than enough examples with diagrams/figures and tables that really help illustrate the concepts (thus the title.) I highly recommend this book for any network administrator, network student, and even for IT management.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, little expensive but very descriptive and explains well, November 10, 2011

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CHRIS WERNER (Pg County, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Illustrated Network: How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) (Hardcover)

this book is complete. it lays things all out for you and gives you real life situation and explains in detail. a must for any administrator! It is a little priceybut worth the investment in ur career, GET IT!!

4.0 out of 5 stars illnet, November 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Illustrated Network: How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) (Hardcover)

Good book. The author describes the simple aspects of networking before delving into more complex topics. I think it is very informative and complete. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the details of networking.