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Zusatztext "The text focuses on practical issues facing network managers and includes case studies to illustrate principles discussed." (Communication News) Informationen zum Autor MARK A. MILLER, P.E., is President of DigiNet Corporation, a Denver-based consulting engineering firm providing services in internetwork design, strategic planning, network management, and new product development. The author of the IP Library series of books (Wiley), Mr. Miller is a frequent presenter at industry events and has taught at the ComNet, Internet Telecom Expo, Networld+Interop, Comdex, and other conferences. He holds BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering and is a registered professional engineer in four states. Klappentext * A comprehensive reference that addresses the need for solid understanding of the operation of IP networks, plus optimization and management techniques to keep those networks running at peak performance* Uniquely distinguished from other books on IP networks, as it focuses on operation and management support, and is not just another treatise on protocol theory* Includes many practical case studies as further illustration of the concepts discussed Zusammenfassung * A comprehensive reference that addresses the need for solid understanding of the operation of IP networks, plus optimization and management techniques to keep those networks running at peak performance* Uniquely distinguished from other books on IP networks, as it focuses on operation and management support, and is not just another treatise on protocol theory* Includes many practical case studies as further illustration of the concepts discussed Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. PART I: INTRODUCTION. Chapter 1. The Challenge of the Internet. PART II: PACKET TRANSPORT. Chapter 2. Analyzing the IP Network. Chapter 3. Datagram Addressing and Delivery. Chapter 4. Routing and Intranetwork Communication. Chapter 5. End-to End Reliability. Chapter 6. The Next Generation: IPv6. Chapter 7. Case Studies in Packet Transport. PART III: APPLICATION SUPPORT. Chapter 8. Data Transport. Chapter 9. Converged Networks and Multimedia Transport. Chapter 10. Case Studies in Application Support. PART IV: NETWORK AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT. Chapter 11. Network Management Architectures. Chapter 12. Network Management System Components. Chapter 13. Case Studies in Network and Performance Management. PART V: REFERENCE APPENDICES. Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations. Appendix B: Sources of Internet Information. Appendix C: Addresses of Standards Organizations. Appendix D: Trademarks. Index. ...