Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours

Sams Teach Yourself Series

by Joe Casad

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll discover how to implement, monitor, and manage a TCP/IP network–even the latest cloud-based and IPv6 networks. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll uncover the essentials of TCP/IP and put that knowledge to work through practical examples. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong real-world foundation for success. Expert author and network engineer Joe Casad guides you from the basics to advanced techniques—including TCP/IP’s architecture, layers, subnetting, CIDR, routing, security, utilities, remote access, web services, streaming, and much more.

 

Practical discussions provide an inside look at TCP/IP components and protocols.

 

Step-by-step instructions walk you through many common tasks.

 

Q&As at the end of each hour help you test your knowledge.

 

Notes and tips point out shortcuts and solutions and help you steer clear of potential problems.

 

If you’re looking for a smart, concise introduction to the protocols that power the Internet, start your clock and look inside. Sams Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 24 Hours is your guide to the secrets of TCP/IP.

 

Learn how to…

 

Understand what TCP/IP is, and how it works Discover how IPv6 differs from IPv4, and how to migrate or coexist with IPv6 Work with TCP/IP’s Network Access, Internet, Transport, and Application layers Implement flexible addressing with subnetting and CIDR Establish efficient and reliable routing Implement name resolution Secure TCP/IP networks—detect and prevent attacks Automatically configure TCP/IP clients and hosts Provide classic TCP/IP services and powerful new Web services Use TCP/IP in advanced cloud-based environments Support efficient media streaming and webcasting Capitalize on the benefits of the new HTML5 standard Run TCP/IP protocols over wireless networks Troubleshoot TCP/IP networks with ping, traceroute, and other tools Provide for monitoring and remote access Deploy efficient email systems with POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP Walk through all facets of implementing a TCP/IP network  

Genres: Reference, Computers, Technical, Technology, Nonfiction, Computer Science

544 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2011

Reviews

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful resource for learning about the TCP/IP stack.

Notes
Routing
External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) is used on edge of AS to pass messages to other ASes. Internal Border Gateway Protocol (iBGP) is used inside of an AS to subdivide networks.

Name Resolution
Windows servers have a native DNS service, but some Microsoft admins prefer third-party DNS implementations. UNIX/Linux servers have several DNS implementation options; most popular is Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND).

DNS zone: group of DNS hosts in collective configuration with common set of DNS servers.

A domain is a subdivision of the namespace; a zone is a collection of hosts.

If a subdomain isn't specifically delegated, it doesn't require a separate zone and is included with zone file for parent domain.

Encryption, Tracking, and Privacy
TLS is designed to operate with TCP. Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) provides TLS-like security for UDP.

IPsec operates inside TCP/IP protocol stack, beneath Transport layer.

Cookies were originally stored as small text files on client. Modern browsers store cookies in a SQLite database for efficiency.

[Matt Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the sixth edition. While I skimmed a lot of the later chapters, the early chapters did a fantastic job on being both detailed and highly readable, taking me from someone who knew nothing about TCP/IP to having a very solid understanding of networking and networking protocols. The last ten or so chapters are places to jump in and out of depending on your interests and your work, but still full of good information written in the same readable, informative style. The inclusion of quizzes and exercises (along with a solution key) in the sixth edition makes this a great study and learning resource. Recommended.

[Tech Ninja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating of 4/5 This book taught a lot though most I knew, and some was just unnecessary like HTML and going into a programmer's point of view in a technician type of book, Definitely recommend to get a better idea of networking though

[Gary Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some heavy going in places, but it does get right into the descriptions of how it all works. A good reference for anyone mildly interested and a bible if you need to know this stuff.

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing introduction

I don’t often review books but I believe in recognising exceptional effort and this book deserves it.

I’d say the target audience is for those who are computer network literate (not experts though) and who’d like to learn more because e.g. they want to program in the cloud etc.

[Pantelis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a useful book, though dated. Even the dated/now useless parts are interesting if you're into networks. Do note that the language is dry and technical -- but then again, if you're looking into learning TCP/IP you wouldn't be looking for poetry either.