Internet Architecture: Protocols and Applications is an expert, application-oriented introduction to every Internet protocol networking professionals need to know about. Respected communications consultant Uyless Black begins with a detailed overview of how the Internet works, and how it has evolved, reviewing key elements such as backbones, metropolitan area exchanges, and private peering points. Black presents an architectural model that shows how TCP/IP and related protocols fit together; then introduces each protocol, in detail. Coverage includes: LANs and link protocols; addresses, names, DNS, ARP, and DHCP; IP and ICMP; TCP and UDP; PPP, L2TP, and more. Black also presents extensive coverage of VPNs and security, including IPSec; as well as network management via SNMP, RMON and MIBs. Finally, the book previews the emerging multiservice Internet, which will incorporate advanced protocols such as Voice over IP (VoIP), as well as QoS initiatives like Multiprotocol Label Switching and DiffServ.
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This book is one in a series of books called, "Advanced Communications Technologies." As the name of the book implies, the focus is on the Internet architecture and the principal protocols that make up this architecture. The book is an expansion of Advanced Features of the Internet, also part of this series.
The book has been written for this series to act as the introduction to the other more advanced Internet topics. As such, it is written for the person who is new to the Internet protocols, but it assumes the reader has had some experience in data communications.
I hope you find this book a valuable addition to your library.
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Internet Architecture: An Introduction to IP Protocols is an expert, application-focused guide to the key Internet protocols networking professionals need to master.
World-renowned communications consultant Uyless Black begins with a detailed overview of how the Internet works and how it has evolved, reviewing key elements such as backbones, Metropolitan Area Exchanges (MAEs), and private peering points. He presents an architectural model that shows how TCP/IP and related protocols fit together, and organizes them into key functional areas. Next, he introduces each key Internet protocol in detail including:
- LAN and link protocols
- Routing protocols with OSPF and BGP
- IP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP
- Internet addressing and naming protocols: DNS, ARP, and DHCP
- VPNs and remote access: L2TP, IPSec, and more
- Network management: SNMP, RMON, and MIBs
Black concludes with an expert introduction to the protocols underlying the emerging multiservice Internet, including Voice over IP (VoIP), as well as Quality of Service (QoS) solutions such as MPLS and DiffServ. For networking professionals, this is the most relevant, authoritative guide to Internet protocols available: today's and tomorrow's.
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This review is from: Internet Architecture: An Introduction to IP Protocols (Hardcover)
From Uyless Black: Some ten years after writing technical books and receiving reviews on them, I've decided to respond to the input from readers. I should have done so sooner, but here it is now. You will now see this note placed on the comments for each book that is listed on this site, so don't bother re-reading. The note is the same for all the technical books.
The "pros" comments have dealt mainly with an easy to understand format. The "cons" comments have focused on the books (a) not being suited for college classes, (b) too many typos, and (c) mere recitations of ITU and Internet standards. There are other positive and negative comments, but these four points stand out. The books were intended to be general references; general in relation to the topic itself. They were designed specifically to provide a relatively non-technical overview of ITU and Internet standards. They were used mostly by professionals who had degrees, and needed to (quickly) come to a general understanding of a set of standards. Afterwards, the readers could then go into the details of the standards themselves. Thus, my task was to distill many pages of highly detailed specifications into a few pages of summaries. One of the principal criticisms of the books was the very reason they were written. I fault myself and my three publishers for not catching the typos, of which there are just too many. I was being asked by my publishers and my clients to hurry-up and get the next summary text out the door, as the clients' projects were beginning. That is why I wrote so many books in a short time. The technologies were coming out in rapid succession, and people did not have the time to read perhaps thousands of pages of standards. I did not take sufficient time to proof. But my publishers, sometimes with two to three proof readers---and at least one technical expert---reading a manuscript also dropped the ball. I think my books provided a valuable service to my readers. My clients used them extensively, and I believe I was able to "short-cut" them to later read the details more efficiently. Nonetheless, in hindsight the books were insufficiently edited and written with too much haste. I've been quite surprised that these books are still being sold. Not because they do not have merit, but that they are out-dated. The market for them does not come from the publishers, but from being on the used book market. My recommendation to you is not to buy technical books that are (sometimes) over ten years old. One last point, which I hope you find humorous, perhaps ironic. Some readers compared some of my work unfavorably to an esteemed writer and lecturer. I read some his books. One contained a figure what was quite similar to a figure in one of my books; so similar in fact, that it included an error I had made in the figure. He did not source my figure, but led the reader to think it was his own creation----and his own error! I would welcome any thoughts you might have. You can send them to Blackssteets@aol.com.
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Internet Architecture and Protocols: The Complete Video,
By William Humphrey (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Internet Architecture: An Introduction to IP Protocols (Hardcover)
This book is also part of Uyless Black's Internet Architecture and Protocols: The Complete Video Course. It is a must for anyone needing instruction on TCP/IP. The ISBN# 0130303291 contact Amazon to see when they will stock this product. This kit contains a workbook and video tapes. Thank you Mr. Black !William Humphrey MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, MCP
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