Mobile VPN: Delivering Advanced Services in Next Generation Wireless Systems [Paperback]

Alex Shneyderman (Author), Alessio Casati (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471219010 | ISBN-13: 978-0471219019 | Publication Date: December 25, 2002 | Edition: 1

• Expected to serve up to 40 million mobile workers by 2004, Mobile VPNs provide professionals and consumers with secure data access to private networks while on the road
• An in-depth tutorial on the technology that wireless carriers will require to offer competitive IP-based services
• Teaches how to implement Mobile VPNs within GPRS, CDMA2000, UMTS and WLAN environments
• Examines technologies like IP tunneling, security, roaming, addressing, AAA brokerage, and the latest standards as applied in wireless data systems frameworks

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...anyone wanting an in-depth, up-to-date guide to this increasingly important subject should start here..." (Managing Information, 2004)

From the Back Cover

Expert guidance on how to successfully build and deploy Mobile Virtual Private Networks

Mobile Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have the potential to dramatically improve business productivity and give service providers new revenue opportunities. This in-depth tutorial will help professionals in the field understand both the technology of Mobile VPNs and other advanced wireless data services, as well as their implementation and practical deployment.

Shneyderman and Casati discuss the current state of standardization in wireless data. They then explore advanced aspects of mobile technologies, VPN and IP services, providing important information about how Mobile VPN is supported in current and next generation cellular wireless systems.

This book introduces a new approach to classifying VPN and other private network access methods and gives a glimpse into where the field is headed by uncovering open issues and future trends in wireless data communications.

Offering essential implementation guidance on Mobile VPNs, this book:
* Teaches how to implement Mobile VPNs and other advanced data services within wireless systems such as GPRS, CDMA2000, UMTS, and WLAN
* Provides a tutorial on relevant topics in data networking and wireless communications
* Details radio interface fundamentals and technical aspects of cellular systems of interest
* Examines technologies like IP tunneling, security, roaming, addressing, AAA brokerage, and the latest standards as applied in wireless data systems frameworks
* Analyzes the equipment involved in Mobile VPNs

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471219010
• ISBN-13: 978-0471219019
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,692,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alex Shneyderman is a well know author, evangelist and practitioner in the field of mobile communications, enterprise mobility and M2M.

Some of the Alex's contributions to mobile technology advancement include creation and launch of SpringTide 7000 Wireless IP Switch representing a new class of wireless data platforms while at Springtide networks (later acquired by Alcatel-Lucent), formulation of IMS-based Fixed-Mobile Convergence and presence solutions for Dynamicsoft (later acquired by Cisco Systems) and managing IMS and VoIP technology trials for Verizon while at Motorola.

During his career Alex has authored a number of articles and papers in academic publications and trend press, presented and conducted tutorials at the international conferences and authored 2 books on special topics in telecommunications: Mobile VPN, Wiley (2005) and Fixed Mobile Convergence, MsGraw Hill (2008).

Currently at Motorola Alex has taken a key role in positioning advanced mobile technology solutions with service providers and enterprise customers worldwide. Alex is also providing consulting services in special areas of telecommunications and mobile computing such as Fixed Mobile Convergence, M2M technologies, alternative energy and enterprise mobility infrastructure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good on hot mobile communication topics., February 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mobile VPN: Delivering Advanced Services in Next Generation Wireless Systems (Paperback)

This is a very good book published right on-time. Covers hot mobile communications topics with good enough detail. Introduces mobile data communication concepts at first and explains mobile VPN's for 2.5G and 3G technologies. Although concentrated on CDMA2000 in stead of W-CDMA, this book is still useful on mobile data comunications and VPNs. Warmly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Beginners to advanced readers on wireless, February 10, 2003

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Jacob Teplitsky (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mobile VPN: Delivering Advanced Services in Next Generation Wireless Systems (Paperback)

I have just finished going through this book yesterday and realized, I
didn't have this much detailed knowledge on the subject (even being a
networking professional for over 20 years). The book is definitely lives
up to the expectations, in fact I am yet to see a better book on
cellular wireless data (though this is not a main topic here). This book
goes quite in depth on some very unique aspects of GPRS and CDMA2000
data services, while presenting fresh view on the problem and uncovering

some of the interesting industry secrets. This book is a must have for
any one who wants to master wireless data and learn what Mobile or
wireless VPN is about.
Shneyderman and Casati do a great job of writing about this fascinating
topic. This book makes a great reference for data and wireless pros as
well as a good (but not too easy) introduction for any beginner. Style
is great and fresh too. Recommend it to all.
- Enjoy

5.0 out of 5 stars A First on Mobile VPNs, February 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mobile VPN: Delivering Advanced Services in Next Generation Wireless Systems (Paperback)

I've heard plenty about mobile VPNs, and I've been looking everywhere for some meat on it. Finally, I found this book. If you are looking for solid, useful info on this topic, this is the book for you.