TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols

<i>TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols</i> is an excellent text that provides encyclopedic coverage of the TCP/IP protocol suite. What sets this book apart from others on this subject is the fact that the author supplements all of the discussion with data collected via diagnostic programs; thus, it is possible to "watch" the protocols in action in a real situation. Also, the diagnostic tools involved are publicly available; the reader has the opportunity to play along at home. This offers the reader an unparalleled opportunity to really get a feel for the behavior of the protocols in day-to-day operation. <i>TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols</i> features clear discussions and well-designed figures.<p> Volume two of this series, <i>TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 2: The Implementation</i>, covers the implementation of TCP/IP. Volume three explores <i>TCP for Transactions, HTTP, NNTP, and the Unix Domain Protocols</i>.</p>