The Illustrated Network, How TCP/IP Works in a Modern Network by Goralski, Walter -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover image Title page Table of Contents Copyright About the Author Foreword Preface

Audience What Is Unique About This Book? An Audience Note for the Second Edition What You Won’t Find in This Book The Illustrated Network Using This Book Source Code

Acknowledgments

Technical Reviewers

Part I: Networking Basics

Part I. Networking Basics Chapter 1. Protocols and Layers

Abstract The Illustrated Network Protocols Internet Administration Layers The TCP/IP Protocol Suite The Layers of TCP/IP The TCP/IP Protocol Suite Questions for Readers

Chapter 2. TCP/IP Protocols and Devices

Abstract Protocol Stacks on the Illustrated Network Layers, Protocols, Ports, and Sockets The TCP/IP Protocol Stack The Client–Server Model TCP/IP Layers and Client–Server The IP Layer The Transport Layer The Application Layer Bridges, Routers, and Switches Questions for Readers

Chapter 3. Network Link Technologies

Abstract Illustrated Network Connections The Data Link Layer The Evolution of Ethernet The Evolution of DSL The Evolution of SONET Wireless LANs and IEEE 802.11 Questions for Readers

Chapter 4. Packet Optical Networks and Forward Error Correction

Abstract Packet Optical Networks and Error Correction Packet Optical Networks and the Optical Transport Network Standards for Packet Optical Networks and Forward Error Correction Handling Single Bit Errors and Burst Errors Modern FEC Operation FEC and SONET/SDH FEC and OTN FEC Research and Development OTN for the Illustrated Network Questions for Readers

Part II: Core Protocols

Part II. Core Protocols Chapter 5. IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing

Abstract IP Addressing The Network/Host Boundary The IPv4 Address The IPv6 Address Subnetting and Supernetting IPv6 Addressing Details Questions for Readers

Chapter 6. Address Resolution Protocol

Abstract ARP and LANs ARP Packets Example ARP Operation ARP Variations ARP and IPv6 Questions for Readers

Chapter 7. IPv4 and IPv6 Headers

Abstract Packet Headers and Addresses The IPv4 Packet Header Fragmentation and IPv4 Fragmentation and Reassembly A Fragmentation Example IPv4 and IPv6 Headers Compared IPv6 and Fragmentation Questions for Readers

Chapter 8. Internet Control Message Protocol

Abstract ICMP and Ping The ICMP Message Format Sending ICMP Messages Ping Traceroute Path MTU ICMPv6 Questions for Readers

Chapter 9. Routing

Abstract Routers and Routing Tables Hosts and Routing Tables Direct and Indirect Delivery Questions for Readers

Chapter 10. Forwarding IP Packets

Abstract Router Architectures Another Router Architecture Router Access Forwarding Table Lookups Dual Stacks, Tunneling, and IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms Transition Considerations Questions for Readers

Chapter 11. User Datagram Protocol

Abstract UDP Ports and Sockets What UDP Is For The UDP Header IPv4 and IPv6 Notes Port Numbers UDP Operation UDP Overflows Questions for Readers

Chapter 12. Transmission Control Protocol

Abstract TCP and Connections The TCP Header TCP Mechanisms Connections and the Three-Way Handshake Flow Control Performance Algorithms TCP Behaving Badly? TCP and FTP Questions for Readers

Chapter 13. Multiplexing and Sockets

Abstract Layers and Applications The Socket Interface The Socket Interface: Good or Bad? The Windows Socket Interface Questions for Readers

Part III: Routing and Routing Protocols

Part III. Routing and Routing Protocols Chapter 14. Routing and Peering

Abstract Network Layer Routing and Switching Connection-Oriented and Connectionless Networks Host Routing Tables The Internet and the Autonomous System The Internet Today The Role of Routing Policies Peering Picking a Peer Questions for Readers

Chapter 15. IGPs: RIP, OSPF, and IS-IS

Abstract Interior Routing Protocols The Three Major IGPs Routing Information Protocol A Note on IGRP and EIGRP Intermediate System-Intermediate System Questions for Readers

Chapter 16. Border Gateway Protocol

Abstract BGP as a Routing Protocol BGP and the Internet BGP as a Path-Vector Protocol IBPG and EBGP Other Types of BGP BGP Attributes BGP and Routing Policy BGP Message Types BGP Message Formats The Notification Message Questions for Readers

Chapter 17. Expanded Uses for BGP

Abstract Introduction Optimal Route Reflection (ORR) BGP and Flow Specification BGP in the Very Large Data Center Distributing Link-State Information with BGP Configuring BGP-LS on the Illustrated Network Questions for Readers

Chapter 18. Multicast

Abstract A First Look at IPv4 Multicast Multicast Terminology Dense and Sparse Multicast Multicast Notation Multicast Concepts Protocols for Multicast Questions for Readers

Part IV: IP Switching and VPNs

Part IV. IP Switching and VPNs Chapter 19. MPLS and IP Switching

Abstract Converging What? Frame Relay MPLS MPLS and VPNs Configuring MPLS Using Static LSPs Questions for Readers

Chapter 20. MPLS-Based Virtual Private Networks

Abstract PPTP for Privacy Types of MPLS-Based VPNS VPLS: an MPLS-Based L2VPN Does it Really Work? Questions for Readers

Chapter 21. EVPN and VXLAN

Abstract EVPN Overview Configuring an EVPN with VXLAN on the Illustrated Network Questions for Readers

Part V: Application Level

Part V. Application Level Chapter 22. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Abstract DHCP and Addressing BOOTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol DHCP and Routers Questions for Readers

Chapter 23. The Domain Name System

Abstract DNS Basics DNS in Theory: Name Server, Database, and Resolver DNS in Practice: Resource Records and Message Formats DNS in Action Questions for Readers

Chapter 24. File Transfer Protocol

Abstract Overview FTP and GUIS FTP Commands Questions for Readers

Chapter 25. SMTP and Email

Abstract Architectures for Email Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions Using POP3 to Access Email Headers and Email Home Office Email Questions for Readers

Chapter 26. Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Abstract HTTP in Action HTTP Trailers and Dynamic Web Pages Questions for Readers

Chapter 27. Securing Sockets with SSL

Abstract SSL and Web Sites Privacy, Integrity, and Authentication Public Key Encryption Public Keys and Symmetrical Encryption SSL as a Protocol Questions for Readers

Part VI: Network Management

Part VI. Network Management Chapter 28. Simple Network Management Protocol

Abstract SNMP Capabilities The SNMP Model SNMP Operation Questions for Readers

Chapter 29. Cloud, SDN, and NFV

Abstract Cloud Computing and Networking Defined Cloud Computing Service Models SDNs Service Chaining Implementing SDNs Contrail: An Example SDN Architecture NFV Cloud Networking and TCP/IP Clouds and Security Questions for Readers

Part VII: Security

Part VII. Security Chapter 30. Secure Shell (Remote Access)

Abstract Using SSH SSH in Action Questions for Readers

Chapter 31. Network Address Translation

Abstract Using NAT NAT in Action Questions for Readers

Chapter 32. Firewalls

Abstract What Firewalls Do Types of Firewalls Questions for Readers

Chapter 33. IP Security

Abstract IPSEC in Action Introduction to IPSec Security Associations and More Questions for Readers

Part VIII: Media

Part VIII. Media Chapter 34. Voice over Internet Protocol

Abstract VoIP in Action Protocols for VoIP Putting It All Together Questions for Readers

List of Acronyms Bibliography

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