Gives detailed coverage of all aspects of TCP/IP architecture, protocols, and product implementations. Part I describes the history, architecture, and standards of TCP/IP, and Part II introduces new architectures and special purpose protocols. Part III discusses network connections and platform implementation of TCP/IP. This new edition covers new technologies such as multimedia, virtual private networks, and differentiated services. Focus on IBM systems is retained. For advanced TCP/IP users and experts. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.