Data Networks, IP and the Internet: Protocols, Design and Operation

The business world relies increasingly upon data communications, and modern data networks are based mainly on the Internet or at least on the IP (Internet Protocol). But despite these facts, many people remain baffled by IP and multiprotocol data networks. How do all the protocols fit together? How do I build a network? And what sort of problems should I expect? This book is intended for experienced network designers and practitioners, as well as for the networking newcomer and student alike: it is intended to provide an explanation of the complex jargon of networking: putting the plethora of ‘protocols’ into context and providing a quick and easy handbook for continuing reference.