TCP/IP Unleashed (Unleashed) [Paperback]

Timparker, Tim Parker (Author), Tim Parker (Author), Mark Sportack (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unleashed... | Publication Date: December 10, 1999

TCP/IP Unleashed is a comprehensive guide to the TCP/IP protocols and their use. This book provides you with a thorough background of TCP/IP technology. In addition to detailing the basic protocols, the book teaches you how to connect to a variety of operating systems, including Windows NT, Windows 98, Linux and Unix. TCP/IP Unleashed also features a section on running a DNS server, chapters on connecting computers to the Internet over serial lines (SLIP/PPP), and information about network management and security. As an added bonus, the book's appendix contains an index that maps an application and/or a protocol to the appropriate RFC (Request for Comments) document.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

TCP/IP is usually a subject for network professionals and hardcore geeks. While the acronym (which stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) gets thrown around a lot, most nontechnical users don't realize that it's the suite of protocols used to connect computers to the Internet. Timothy Parker explains the basics of TCP/IP, goes on to the protocols and services it provides, shows how to implement it in various environments, and then explains how it is used on the net. There are also chapters on administering a TCP/IP network, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Not for the faint of heart or the average user, this is a book for those who want to gain advanced communications knowledge and experience. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

This book starts with the installation of the most popular TCP/IP products on each platform, then proceeds through configuration and troubleshooting each product. Subsequent chapters increase the reader's understanding of the theory and practice of TCP/IP, both from an administrative and user point of view. - Covers TCP/IP for DOS, Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX systems

- Includes configuration and troubleshooting information

- CD-ROM includes source code from the book --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2nd edition (December 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672316900
• ISBN-13: 978-0672316906
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,388,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars solid, March 21, 2004

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"kermit_1" (Middlesbrough, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TCP/IP Unleashed (Unleashed) (Paperback)

This is a good solid guide to TCP/IP, unlike many books which really only scratch the surface. By no means complete, but still very useful (and a good price)

2.0 out of 5 stars Parts incomprehensible, August 21, 2002

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This review is from: TCP/IP Unleashed (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

While some of the content is okay, I often felt the information was incomplete. The chapter on LDAP is literally incomprehensible. After trying to read the LDAP chapter I completely gave up on the book and will try to find something better.

5.0 out of 5 stars Features and complexities of the TCP/IP protocol suite, June 7, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TCP/IP Unleashed (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

TCP/IP Unleashed, Third Edition, explains the features and complexities of the TCP/IP protocol suite in a comprehensive, logical format. The book is designed for easy reference and incorporates step-by-step guidelines and configuration examples to enhance the reader's learning experience. Our expert authors walk through the fundamentals of TCP/IP before moving on to more challenging topics including naming and addressing, IPv6, routing, implementation, TCP/IP applications, and TCP/IP network administration. TCP/IP Unleashed has been revised to include the latest implementation information and real-world experiences, including configuring TCP/IP for Linux and Windows 2000 systems. User Level: Intermediate - Advanced, 1000 pages.