The TCP/IP Guide is both an encyclopedic and comprehensible guide to the TCP/IP protocol suite that will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional. It details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function, and the most important classical TCP/IP applications. Its personal, easy-going writing style lets anyone 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. The author offers not only a detailed view of the TCP/IP protocol suite, but also describes networking fundamentals and the important OSI Reference Model.
What reviewers are saying about The TCP/IP Guide:
'Keeps things interesting and flowing well enough that working one's way through... is actually entertaining instead of torture.' -- Slashdot
'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.' -- WatchGuard Wire
'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.' -- NetworkWorld
'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.' -- MacCompanion
'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' -- About This Particular Mac
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Fantastic reference book
The TCP/IP Guide is a phenomenal protocol reference. The text is clearly written in a conversational tone. I haven't read it cover to cover, but I keep this book on my desk to refer to with my every protocol question. It hasn't let me down yet!
Rating: - Best book on TCP/IP ever
I bought this book straight from the author two years ago. I has been invaluable to me but then again, I'm pursuing a masters in Information Assurance and before that undergraduate Computer and Information Science. For pros already in the soup, maybe a quick guide would be preferred but I needed to learn everything from scratch (online at that). I also have the Stevens "Bible" but this one goes into more detail and it has saved me many times. I love, love, love it!
Rating: - Phenomenal, time-consuming
This tome sucks from cover-to-cover.
Yes, I've read all the pages.
Be warned !
Rating: - A must have for any networking enthusiast
This is a great book/reference for any networking enthusiast. I wanted to brush up on my networking skills with TCP/IP and after doing a lot of research for a good book, I found this wonderful book.
Easy to pick up, especially if you already have knowledge with TCP/IP! Pick this book up and you won't regret it!
Rating: - Excellent book
I searched many books for an author that can explain VLSM/CIDR concepts. This is the best book I found on the subject. The author explained a complex topic so simply, I wondered why so many networking books (cisco books in particular) could not delve into it in this eloquent and fruitful manner. Most other books contain scant little info and poor presentation to explain VLSM/CIDR. This book told me everything I need to know on the topic.
- A must have for any networking enthusiast
