IPv6: Theory, Protocol, and Practice, 2nd Edition

There has been much talk about the Internet running out of IP addresses for several years now and how this "next generation" IP, IPv6 can help solve this problem. IPv6 is a streamlined version of the current IP version, IPv4 and among the topics this book covers is these various differences.The book starts off in the first few chapters with a "history" of IPv4 and the reasons why it needs to be updated, along with a brief "intro" to it. One thing I hadn't known about previously was the "Internet model" of internetworking, which as four levels instead of the standard seven with the OSI model. Also covered are reasons why IPv4 no longer "works" and then the origins of IPv6.One thing too about Ipv6 that because it is a streamlined version of IPv4, that items like headers and such are streamlined as well, some items necessary in IPv4 are not needed with IPv6. Other issues covered? Addressing, Routing, Security, related protocols, and transition strategies.IPv6 is already being implemented around the world and this book, albeit a bit dated at this point offers an excellent description of the "next generation" version of IP.

IPV6 Clearly Explained, is the book for anybody who would like to know what is IPV6 is all about. Instead of reading very "dry" RFCs to understand what are the issues that it IPV6 trys to solve and how it is done. One reads a clear description that also refers you to the actual RFCs. So I highly recommend this book for everyone. It also has an introduction of 4 chapters for IPV4 for folks who are not familiar with IP. I like the approach of the book and the way it is organized.

This is a good straightforward introduction to IPv6 for anyone, regardless of whether or not they know much about IP and TCP/IP in general. It explains the problems with IPv4, why IPv6 solves them, covers the issues involved in migrating, pretty much everything about IPv6. Even if you feel comfortable reading RFCs, this book can still help as a quick reference (and it clarifies stuff that isn't made clear in other IPv6/IPng books or in the RFCs either). I liked it.

The current version of IP has been around for a long time, and it is clearly time for the next version! Loshin has done a superb job of describing IPv6, and this book is a great guide for anyone expecting to be involved in the Internet over the next 10 years!

"Clearly Explained" is an excellent title, indeed. The novice and expert will both appreciate the information provided. Pete Loshin did a great job with this book.