The TCP/IP Guide: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference - Hardcover

Kozierok, Charles M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159327047X ISBN 13: 9781593270476

Publisher: No Starch Press, 2005

Synopsis

From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded www.pcguide.com, comes The TCP/IP Guide. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage throughout. Over 350 illustrations and hundreds of tables help to explain the finer points of this complex topic. The book’s personal, user-friendly writing style lets readers of all levels understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet, and much more.

The TCP/IP Guide is a must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification.

About this title

About the Author

Charles M. Kozierok is the author and publisher of The PC Guide, an extensive online reference work on personal computers, as well as several other educational websites, including The TCP/IP Guide. He holds master’s degrees from MIT in management and in electrical engineering and computer science (EECS), and worked in various technical and managerial roles before dedicating himself full-time to writing and educational pursuits. He lives in rural Vermont with his wife and three sons.

Review

"A New TCP/IP Classic" -- Slashdot, December 14, 2005

"A rocking, well-organized, profusely illustrated book . . . Probably the best new introduction and reference book around." -- NetPerformance.com, June 12, 2006

"It's informative and easy to read, even when discussing rather nasty protocols." -- ;login:, April 2006

"Nicely organized, from an introduction to networking through administration and troubleshooting, the book clearly explains each topic." -- Library Journal, January 15, 2006

"The TCP/IP Guide is great for anyone and everyone . . . it can act both as a reference guide and a textbook." -- Linux Security, April 6, 2006

"The most comprehensive guide to TCP/IP protocols we have ever come across . . . [and] the most readable . . . we highly recommend it." -- Network World, November 28, 2005

"This book is the Real Deal . . . you will appreciate the mastery of Kozierok's achievement." -- WatchGuard Wire

"This is a really well-done book, . . . easy-to-digest information about TCP/IP." -- IBM’s DeveloperWorks, January 18, 2006

"Well-organized, well-illustrated, and has a conversational tone that makes it easy to read and learn even for networking novices." -- Windows Networking, May 10, 2006

Edition details

• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 159327047X
• ISBN 13: 9781593270476
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1616