TCP/IP: The Best Introduction

Author: Xiao Wenlong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Systematically introduces the content of TCP/IP from computers, networks, communication protocols to practical applications, suitable for beginners and newcomers. Applicable to various operating platforms (such as Unix, Linux, MS Windows, Novell Netware, etc.). Applicable to various network devices (such as Cisco, 3Com, Intel, D-Link, Accon routers and switches). Detailedly introduces the most important protocol in the network—TCP/IP. Broadly introduces routing protocols (such as RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and AS). Especially includes protocol analysis (using Ethereal) and traffic statistics (using MRTG). Adds new developments in global IPv6, an introduction to IPv6 addresses, IPv6 address planning, and IPv6 practical operations. Written by an author with professional background, teaching experience, and qualifications in over ten certifications such as Cisco, Microsoft, and Novell, making it worth reading carefully. This book is a technical reference book that deeply explains the basic principles of TCP/IP. The content systematically and comprehensively explains the basic operation of TCP/IP from computers, networks, communication protocols to practical applications. The book details the DoD model and OSI 7-layer model of the most important protocol TCP/IP on the Internet, focusing on the network access layer, network interconnection layer, host-to-host layer, and application layer, while analyzing routing protocols such as Gateway-to-Gateway Protocol (GGP), Externally Gateway Protocol (EGP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP). The book also delves into protocol analysis and traffic statistics, and adds content about the new network protocol IPv6, guiding readers into the world of the next-generation Internet IPv6 network. The explanations in the book are easy to follow, the content is complete and practical, and the explanations are thorough and clear, making it suitable for readers who hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP, as well as a reference book for technical professionals.