TCP/IP Bible

Author: Sk
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The author has published many books on TCP/IP protocols, covering topics such as implementation, security, and how to calculate subnet masks, among others. Despite this, this book covers all important aspects of the TCP/IP protocol, from the TCP/IP protocol model to its actual implementation. The book is designed to be as general as possible, so its content can be used in Solaris, Linux, and Windows 2000 environments. It serves as a starting point for those new to TCP/IP protocols and can also be used as a beginner's textbook. This book is not a comprehensive guide for all platforms, and its size is not so large that it requires a truck to carry it home. However, if you have already been exposed to TCP/IP protocols, this book will be a valuable reference. It will equip you with the tools to explore more aspects of the TCP/IP protocol suite. It can also be used as a starting point for setting up web servers, implementing IPSEC, or selecting enterprise directory systems. As new challenges arise, you can frequently refer to this book. The book introduces the OSI reference model, network topology, and other fundamental network concepts. It also covers each layer of the TCP/IP architecture and how to install and configure TCP/IP in Linux, Unix, or Windows systems. It addresses hostname, FQDN, and NetBIOS issues related to name resolution. Learn about remote command tools, web servers, enterprise information services, and other TCP/IP applications in detail. Select addressing schemes and design routing for TCP/IP networks. Plan for the placement of network servers and remote access requirements. Strengthen the security of TCP/IP networks, troubleshoot TCP/IP networks, and monitor the operation of TCP/IP networks.