TCP/IP Protocol Suite (Second Edition) (Original Edition)

Author: Forouzan, B.A. (Translator), Fegam, S.C. (Author)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive and systematic textbook introducing the TCP/IP protocol suite. To showcase the latest technological developments, this edition adds 6 chapters based on the first edition: Multicast Routing Protocols, IP over ATM Networks, Mobile IP, Real-Time Communication on the Internet, Internet Security, and Private Networks. The book is divided into 5 parts and 31 chapters, covering fundamental concepts and technologies of TCP/IP, core protocols and routing protocols of the TCP/IP protocol suite, and applications using network and transport layer protocols. Compared to similar books, this book has the following features: (1) Effective use of diagrams to explain highly technical content; (2) Emphasis on important concepts; (3) Combination of conceptual explanations with practical examples; (4) Rich and up-to-date content; (5) Chapter summaries highlighting key points and a list of important terms at the end of each chapter; (6) Numerous exercises at the end of each chapter, which not only test the mastery of basic concepts but also deepen understanding of the content; (7) Several appendices are included at the end of the book for reference. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields, and also provides valuable reference material for educators, researchers, and engineering professionals engaged in computer network teaching and research.