TCP/IP PROTOCOL SUITE

Title :  TCP/IP PROTOCOL SUITE

ISBN :  9780070706521

Year :  2017

No.of.Pages :  979

Author :  Forouzan

Binding :  Paperback

Publisher :  Mc Graw Hill India

Description :

The Internet protocol suite, commonly known as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), is the backbone of the Internet. It is made up of a networking model and a set of communications protocols. TCP/IP spells out the guidelines regarding the format of the data, its transmission, routing and finally its reception at the destination. The growth in TCP/IP and other networking technologies has made them an integral part of modern life and has given rise to a number of professions. As such, a comprehensive understanding of such technologies is very important for those wishing to make a career in this field.

TCP/IP Protocol Suite has added new chapters introducing the reader to the various TCP/IP layers such as Network, Transport and Application. All the chapters in the book have been reorganised as per these layers. Three chapters are exclusively dedicated to IPv6, the new generation Internet Protocol. Unicode has replaced the earlier ASCII Code throughout the book. It is divided into 30 chapters, each of them beginning with objectives and ending with a brief summary. It has the right balance of visuals and text that aids the reader in a better understanding of the topics being discussed.

The new edition of TCP/IP Protocol Suite that highlights the most important and recent changes in the field of TCP/IP and networking technologies is an essential read for students, professionals and anyone who wishes to make a career in this exciting and dynamic field. It is a handy reference guide for those with prior knowledge of the subject too.