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Title:
IPv6 Essentials
Author:
Silvia Hagen
ISBN:
0 596 00125 8
Publisher:
O'Reilly
Pages:
338pp
Price:
£28-50
Reviewer:
Mark Ayzenshteyn
Subject:
internet
Appeared in:
15-4
This book covers the next generation of the IP protocol, IPv6. Following
a brief discussion on the history of the Internet Protocol (IP) the book
delves into every aspect of IPv6. From IPv6 packet structure, to ARP
on IPv6, to link layer encapsulation, everything is covered. Thorough
understanding of networking issues under IPv4 is a prerequisite as
the author warns in the preface. In most of the chapters understanding
of the underlying protocols is assumed and only the changes required
for IPv6 are covered. One exception to this is the chapter on routing
protocols. This chapter covers the fundamentals of RIP, OSPF and BGP
before explaining how IPv6 interacts with these routing protocols.
While the structure of the protocol is discussed in depth early on, in
the later chapters current implementation technologies are covered. Dual
stack IPv6 and IPv4 configurations as well as tunnelling IPv6 over IPv4
are presented as means of integrating IPv6 into current networks.
The book is easy to read if you have the required background
knowledge. The chapters relating to IPv6 packet structure and other
networking protocols can also be used a reference guide. While the
chapters detailing integration with IPv4 and the hands on section do
not cover the material in depth they can be used as a starting point for
those who wish to know more about the area. Overall, I would recommend
this book as a good first book for network specialists wishing to learn
about the next generation of IP.