Amazon.com Review
As the title suggests,
TCP/IP Blueprints details the TCP/IP protocols, including the basic protocols as well as various common applications. The text contains an excellent discussion and comparison of the differences between the new and old versions of the Internet Protocol (IP).
TCP/IP Blueprints also covers network management issues quite well, particularly security configuration and some useful information in the troubleshooting section. 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. This index-mapping feature makes it easy to get standards information so you can find "the last word" on the subject.
From the Publisher
TCP/IP is the predominant network protocol in use today. And, this book is the resource to have. It's a comprehensive, indispensable tutorial and reference for anyone working with TCP/IP using the new IP V6 standard. Using real-world, easy-to-understand examples, users will learn how to operate, maintain, debug, and troubleshoot TCP/IP. - Discusses the impact IP V6 will have on the TCP/IP market
- Extensive coverage of the network layer, transport layer, and application layer services and issues-from a technical perspective
- Useful listing of RFC's and TCP/IP standards as well as a complete TCP/IP technical glossary