IPv6
The New Internet Protocol
Published on 11. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-13-241936-9 (ISBN)
Description
As the Internet evolves, so too must its communication protocols. This book, written by the Chair of the Internet Architecture Board and author of the bestselling ROUTING IN THE INTERNET, is a first look at the next generation Internet Protocol (IP as in TCP/IP) known as IP Version 6. The Internet Protocol is the glue that holds the Internet together and that will make possible new applications, such as multicasting, requiring increased bandwidth.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-241936-9 (9780132419369)
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11/1997
2nd Edition
Prentice Hall
€37.19
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Content
1. Introduction. Preparing for a Decision. Two Years of Competition. The New Specifications. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 2. The Design of IPv6. The IPv6 Header Format. From Options to Extension Headers. The Evolution of ICMP. Impact on the Upper Layers. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 3. Routing and Addressing. Address Architecture. Multicasting and Anycasting. Provider Selection. Intradomain Routing. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 4. Plug and Play. Autoconfiguration. Address Resolution. Advanced Features. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 5. Bringing Security to the Internet. Encryption and Authentication. Key Distribution. Usage of IPv6 Security. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 6. Real-time Support and Flows. An Elusive Specification. Supporting Reservations. Modern Handling of Multimedia. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 7. Transitioning the Internet. Dual-Stack Strategy. Building the 6-Bone. Connecting End Stations. Points of Controversy. Further Reading. 8. A Provisional Conclusion. The Right Solution. The Right Time. The Future Will Tell. Glossary.