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The new edition of TCP/IP Protocol Suite incorporates the most recent developments in the TCP/IP field. It has over a hundred figures and examples related to the real world that help the reader in understanding the various technical concepts. Summary Of The Book The Internet protocol suite, commonly known as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), is the backbone of the Internet. It is made up of a networking model and a set of communications protocols. TCP/IP spells out the guidelines regarding the format of the data, its transmission, routing and finally its reception at the destination. The growth in TCP/IP and other networking technologies has made them an integral part of modern life and has given rise to a number of professions. As such, a comprehensive understanding of such technologies is very important for those wishing to make a career in this field. TCP/IP Protocol Suite has added new chapters introducing the reader to the various TCP/IP layers such as Network, Transport and Application. All the chapters in the book have been reorganised as per these layers. Three chapters are exclusively dedicated to IPv6, the new generation Internet Protocol. Unicode has replaced the earlier ASCII Code throughout the book. It is divided into 30 chapters, each of them beginning with objectives and ending with a brief summary. It has the right balance of visuals and text that aids the reader in a better understanding of the topics being discussed. The new edition of TCP/IP Protocol Suite that highlights the most important and recent changes in the field of TCP/IP and networking technologies is an essential read for students, professionals and anyone who wishes to make a career in this exciting and dynamic field. It is a handy reference guide for those with prior knowledge of the subject too. About Behrouz A. Forouzan Behrouz A. Forouzan is a professor and writer. Two of his other books are Introduction to Data Communications and Networking, Cryptography And Network Security and Data Communications And Networking. Forouzan was born in 1944 and is a graduate from the University of California, Irvine. His interests include networking, databases, programming and computer science. He was associated with the course development for Computer Information Systems at De Anza College. Post his retirement he now lives in Los Angeles.