Understanding IPv6, Second Edition /

Now updated for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, this guide delivers in-depth technical information on Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). IPv6 greatly improves on IPv4, the current protocol, by vastly increasing the number of available addresses and by adding enhancements for security, multim...

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Main Author:	Davies, Joseph (Author)
Corporate Author:	Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Microsoft Press, 2008.
Edition:	2nd edition.
Subjects:	Electronic books.
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Summary:	Now updated for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, this guide delivers in-depth technical information on Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). IPv6 greatly improves on IPv4, the current protocol, by vastly increasing the number of available addresses and by adding enhancements for security, multimedia traffic management, routing, and network configuration. Written by a popular author and networking expert, this reference details the protocol, from its features and benefits to its packet structure and protocol processes. It also describes how to migrate to IPv6-based internetworking, with tips about coexistence with IPv4-based systems, DHCP, DNS, and routing infrastructure. It discusses how IPv6 is supported by the Windows Server 2008 family of operating systems and Windows Vista. Includes companion CD with fully searchable eBook and other references. Key Book Benefits Offers updated coverage of the IPv6-based stack in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Covers applications and implications of the IPv6 protocol and migration from IPv4 to IPv6 on your Intranet Includes companion CD with fully searchable eBook and other references
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (608 pages)
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.