Understand IPv6

Author: (USA) Davies (Davies/J.) / Zhang Xiaohong / Yan Guosheng, etc.
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The content of this book includes:
· Characteristics and advantages of IPv6
· IPv6 in the Windows Server 2003 series
· Internet Control Message Protocol version 6 (ICMPv6)
· Neighbor Discovery and Multicast Listener Discovery
· Address Autoconfiguration
· IPv6 Domain Name Resolution and Routing
· Coexistence and Migration
· Mobile IPv6
Appendix:
· Support for IPv6 in the Link Layer
· Changes in IPv6 Sockets
· IPv6 RFC Index
· Answers to the test questions at the end of each chapter
· How to set up an IPv6 test laboratory
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the new version of the IP protocol, capable of improving and addressing the inherent flaws of IPv4. This book discusses the concepts, principles, and operational processes of IPv6, as well as how the Windows.NET Server 2003 series operating system supports IPv6. The main content is logically organized, covering topics such as the characteristics and advantages of IPv6, Internet Control Message Protocol version 6 (ICMPv6), Neighbor Discovery and Multicast Listener Discovery, Address Autoconfiguration, IPv6 Domain Name Resolution and Routing, Coexistence and Migration, and Mobile IPv6. The book also provides additional appendices to help readers better understand IPv6. This book is suitable for network administrators, engineers, technicians, and students who are interested in the importance of IPv6 and its working principles, and are preparing to use IPv6 networking technologies. Understand the IPv6 protocol and process first, and enter the new era of the Internet one step ahead!