{"product_id":"the-tcpip-guide-isbn-9781593270476","title":"The TCP\/IP Guide","description":"From Charles M. Kozierok, the creator of the highly regarded \u003ci\u003ewww.pcguide.com\u003c\/i\u003e, comes \u003ci\u003eThe TCP\/IP Guide\u003c\/i\u003e. This completely up-to-date, encyclopedic reference on the TCP\/IP protocol suite will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional alike. Kozierok details the core protocols that make TCP\/IP internetworks function and the most important classic TCP\/IP applications, integrating IPv6 coverage throughout. Over 350 illustrations and hundreds of tables help to explain the finer points of this complex topic. The book’s personal, user-friendly writing style lets readers of all levels understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe TCP\/IP Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification.INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003eSECTION I: TCP\/IP OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003ePART I-1: NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Networking Introduction, Characteristics and Types\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Network Performance Issues and Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Network Standards and Standards Organizations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: A Review of Data Representation and the Mathematics of Computing\u003cbr\u003ePART I-2: THE OPEN SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION (OSI) REFERENCE MODEL\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: General OSI Reference Model Issues and Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: OSI Reference Model Layers\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: OSI Reference Model Summary\u003cbr\u003ePART I-3: TCP\/IP PROTOCOL SUITE AND ARCHITECTURE\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: TCP\/IP Protocol Suite and Architecture\u003cbr\u003eSECTION II: TCP\/IP LOWER-LAYER CORE PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003ePART II-1: TCP\/IP NETWORK INTERFACE LAYER PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: TCP\/IP Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Overview and Fundamentals\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: PPP Core Protocols: Link Control, Network Control, and Authentication\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: PPP Feature Protocols\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: PPP Protocol Frame Formats\u003cbr\u003ePART II-2: TCP\/IP NETWORK INTERFACE\/INTERNET LAYER CONNECTION PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Address Resolution and the TCP\/IP Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Reverse Address Resolution and the TCP\/IP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)\u003cbr\u003ePART II-3: INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 4 (IP\/IPV4)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Internet Protocol Versions, Concepts and Overview\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: IPv4 Addressing Concepts and Issues\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: IP \"Classful\" (Conventional) Addressing\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: IP Subnet Addressing (Subnetting) Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: IP Subnetting Practical Subnet Design and Address Determination Example\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: IP Classless Addressing: Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)\/Supernetting\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Internet Protocol Datagram Encapsulation and Formatting\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: IP Datagram Size, Fragmentation, and Reassembly\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: IP Routing and Multicasting\u003cbr\u003ePART II-4: INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (IPV6)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: IPv6 Overview, Changes, and Transition\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 25: IPv6 Addressing\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 26: IPv6 Datagram Encapsulation and Formatting\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 27: IPv6 Datagram Size, Fragmentation, Reassembly, and Routing\u003cbr\u003ePART II-5: IP-RELATED FEATURE PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28: IP Network Address Translation (NAT) Protocol\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 29: IP Security (IPSec) Protocols\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 30: Internet Protocol Mobility Support (Mobile IP)\u003cbr\u003ePART II-6: IP SUPPORT PROTOCOLS (ICMP AND ND)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31: ICMP Concepts and General Operation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 32: ICMPv4 Error Message Types and Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 33: ICMPv4 Informational Message Types and Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 34: ICMPv4 Error Message Types and Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 35: ICMPv4 Iformational Message Types and Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 36: IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND) Protocol\u003cbr\u003ePART II-7: TCP\/IP ROUTING PROTOCOLS (GATEWAY PROTOCOLS)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 37: Overview Of Key Routing Protocol Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 38: Routing Information Protocol (RIP, RIP-2, and RIPLNG)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 39: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 40: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP\/BGP-4)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 41: Other Interior Routing Protocols\u003cbr\u003ePART II-8: TCP\/IP TRANSPORT LAYER PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 42: Overview and Comparison of TCP and UDP\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 43: TCP and UDP Addressing: Ports and Sockets\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 44: TCP\/IP User Datagram Protocol (UDP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 45: TCP Overview, Functions, and Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 46: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Fundamentals and General Operation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 47: TCP Basic Operation: Connection Establishment, Management, and Termination\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 48: TCP Message Formatting and Data Transfer\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 49: TCP Reliability and Flow Control Features\u003cbr\u003eSECTION III: TCP\/IP APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003ePART III-1: NAME SYSTEMS AND TCP\/IP NAME REGISTRATION AND NAME RESOLUTION\u003cbr\u003eChapter 50: Name System Issues, Concepts, and Techniques\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 51: TCP\/IP Name Systems Overview and the Host Tables Name System\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 52: Domain Name System (DNS) Overview, Functions, and Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 53: DNS Name Space, Architecture, and Terminology\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 54: DNS Name Registration, Public Administration, Zones, and Authorities\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 55: DNS Name Server Concepts and Operation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 56: DNS Resolution Concepts and Resolver Operations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 57: DNS Messaging and Message, Resource Record, and Master File Formats\u003cbr\u003ePART III-2: NETWORK FILE AND RESOURCE SHARING PROTOCOLS AND THE TCP\/IP NETWORK FILE SYSTEM (NFS)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 58: Network File and Resource Sharing and the TCP\/IP Network File System (NFS)\u003cbr\u003ePART III-3: HOST CONFIGURATION AND TCP\/IP HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOLS (BOOTP AND DHCP)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 59: Host Configuration Concepts, Issues, and Motivation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 60: TCP\/IP Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 61: DHCP Address Allocation Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 62: DHCP Configuration and Operation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 63: DHCP Messaging, Message Types, and Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 64: DHCP Client\/Server Implementation, Features, and IPV6 Support\u003cbr\u003ePART III-4: TCP\/IP NETWORK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND PROTOCOLS (SNMP AND RMON)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 65: TCP\/IP Internet Standard Management Framework Overview\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 66: TCP\/IP Structure of Management Information (SMI) and Management Information Bases (MIBs)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 67: TCP\/IP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Concepts and Operation\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 68: SNMP Protocol Messaging and Message Formats\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 69: TCP\/IP Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)\u003cbr\u003ePART III-5: TCP\/IP APPLICATION LAYER ADDRESSING AND APPLICATION CATEGORIES\u003cbr\u003eChapter 70: TCP\/IP Application Layer Addressing: Uniform Resource Identifiers, Locators, and Names (URIs, URLs and URNs)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 71: File and Message Transfer Overview and Application Categories\u003cbr\u003ePART III-6: TCP\/IP GENERAL FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOLS (FTP AND TFTP)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 72: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 73: Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)\u003cbr\u003ePART III-7: TCP\/IP ELECTRONIC MAIL SYSTEM: CONCEPTS AND PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 74: TCP\/IP Electronic Mail System Overview and Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 75: TCP\/IP Electronic Mail Addresses and Addressing\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 76: TCP\/IP Electronic Mail Message Formats and Message Processing: RFC 822 and MIME 1245\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 77: TCP\/IP Electronic Mail Delivery Protocol: The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 78: TCP\/IP Electronic Mail Access and Retrieval Protocols and Methods\u003cbr\u003ePART III-8: TCP\/IP WORLD WIDE WEB AND THE HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL (HTTP)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 79: World Wide Web and Hypertext Overview and Concepts\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 80: HTTP General Operation and Connections\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 81: HTTP Messages, Methods, and Status Codes\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 82: HTTP Message Headers\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 83: HTTP Entities, Transfers, Coding Methods, and Content Management\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 84: HTTP Features, Capabilities, and Issues\u003cbr\u003ePART III-9: OTHER FILE AND MESSAGE TRANSFER APPLICATIONS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 85: Usenet (Network News) and the TCP\/IP Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 86: Gopher Protocol (Gopher)\u003cbr\u003ePART III-10: INTERACTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UTILITIES AND PROTOCOLS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 87: TCP\/IP Interactive and Remote Application Protocols\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 88: TCP\/IP Administration and Troubleshooting Utilities and Protocols\u003cbr\u003eINDEX\/\"A New TCP\/IP Classic. . . Keeps things interesting and flowing well enough that working one's way through. . . Actually entertaining instead of torture.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Slashdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most comprehensive guide to TCP\/IP protocols we have ever come across. It also is the most readable. This is a book that will be staying on our shelves, and we highly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Network World\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a really well-done book, and well worth the price if you need up-to-date, easy-to-digest information about TCP\/IP. I wish I'd written this puppy.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—IBM’s developerWorks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nicely organized, from an introduction to networking through administration and troubleshooting, the book clearly explains each topic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I've never seen a book on this subject before to match this one . . . It's as close to indispensable as a printed work can get.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—NetPerformance.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book is well-organized, well-illustrated, and has a conversational tone that makes it easy to read and learn even for networking novices.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Windows Networking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's informative and easy to read, even when discussing rather nasty protocols, and when it covers something, it generally covers it quite completely.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—;login:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Due to size, it may seem like this book is solely for students or engineers. However, \u003ci\u003eThe TCP\/IP Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is great for anyone and everyone as it can act both as a reference guide and a textbook.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Linux Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The author does a great job of discussing the significance of the information he is presenting . . . Whereas some books seem to throw illustrations in simply to break up the text, this book adds just the right amount in the right places to make sure you understand.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Linux Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Covers a great breadth and depth of information . . . an excellent reference.\" (4.5 out of 5 stars)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—About.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is both an encyclopedic and comprehensible guide to the TCP\/IP protocol suite that will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—DominoPower Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kozierok's description of IPv4 addressing is probably the clearest I have ever read. And his chapters about IP subnetting and classless addressing are masterful. If I ever teach communication protocols again, my lecture notes will owe a great deal to this book. . . I continue to be astounded that this much information, presented in a clear and entertaining fashion, is available for so little.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kickstart News\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mind-boggling contribution to understanding and applying TCP\/IP protocols to network administration. . .This is a truly impressive work. . .comprehensive and readable.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—JavaRanch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the kind of reference book that might be worth reading cover to cover in spite of its bulk.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Open.ITWorld.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is the Real Deal. . . If you've read as many bad IT books as I have, you will appreciate the mastery of Kozierok's achievement. His warmth and style don't smack you in the face at first, but keep reading, and you'll discover an IT brother.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—WatchGuard Wire\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Now I can retire all my other TCP\/IP books I have gathering dust on my bookshelves... This book however may become timeless, because it not only talks about, but shows everything.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—MacCompanion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smartly illustrated, the book is easily navigated for both brief overviews of the subject matter and more in-depth study of TCP\/IP-related topics... A welcome change from the information congestion common on the Information Superhighway.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—About This Particular Mac (ATPM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Focuses on the nuts and bolts of how the protocols work while maintaining an emphasis on the present state of the art (including extensive coverage of IPv6).\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Book News\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A must-have addition to the libraries of internetworking students, educators, networking professionals, and those working toward certification.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Golden Triangle PC Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Anything and everything you ever wanted to or needed to know about the ins and outs of the TCP\/IP. . . you could not find a better, more comprehensive book on the subject. I would give it two thumbs up for sure.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Cariboo Computer Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles M. Kozierok\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and publisher of The PC Guide, an extensive online reference work on personal computers, as well as several other educational websites, including The TCP\/IP Guide. He holds master’s degrees from MIT in management and in electrical engineering and computer science (EECS), and worked in various technical and managerial roles before dedicating himself full-time to writing and educational pursuits. He lives in rural Vermont with his wife and three sons.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304848806117,"sku":"NP9781593270476","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781593270476.jpg?v=1767741793","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-tcpip-guide-isbn-9781593270476","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}