Protocols & Standards - Computer Networks, Protocols & Standards - Internet
Log in to track your reading progress.
Overview
IP, the Internet Protocol, is arguably the most important single networking standard in the world today. IP is integral to networking on, and off, the Internet. It figures prominently in both Novell's and Microsoft's flagship networking products. Over 20 years old, the current specification for IP, version 4, is starting to show its age. IPv6 Clearly Explained offers a clear and distinct introduction to IPv6 for experienced network professionals, as well as administrators, managers, and executives who will be coping with the upgrade.This book explains why IPv4 needs to be replaced, how IPv6 came to be, and how IPv6 actually works. Special attention is given to
- examining IPv6 addressing, IPv6 headers and extension headers
- IPv6 routing, authentication and security under IPv6
- How IPv6 affects other Internet and related protocols
- IPv6 autoconfiguration, IPv6 transition strategies
- Offers a guide to vendors who already offer IPv6-compliant software and hardware solutions.
Audience: Networking professionals; network administrators; software support staff; IS professionals; people interested in learning how the internet works from a nuts and bolts perspective.
Book Details
Published
January 18, 1999
Publisher
AP Professional
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780124558380