Networking Linux : a practical guide to TCP IP

Guide presenting hands-on specifics for using TCP/IP in a Linux environment, showing the necessary tasks involved in Linux TCP/IP, step by step. Includes an introduction to network administration, tips for improving network management skills, practical advice on correct use of protocols, and real-world case studies. Softcover. TCP/IP, the primary networking protocol in use, is the protocol that the Internet is built upon. This guide goes beyond conceptual aspects, offering step-by-step instructions for Linux TCP/IP implementation. It describes the TCP/IP protocol suite, with information about each of the TCP/IP layers, and introduces network administration. It outlines key tools used in managing networks, such as mon, Ethereal, and Nessus, and gives practical advice on using the protocols effectively. Fully indexed copies of some of the major RFC covering TCP/IP are provided. Eyler has been working with TCP/IP and UNIX since 1988 and with Linux since 1993. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) This title seeks to provide the reader with an understanding of the TCP/IP protocol, the many applications built upon it, and the skills needed to install and use these applications on a Linux platform. It provides tools and troubleshooting techniques.