TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the predominant network protocol in use today. With Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 14 Days, Second Edition, you will master the fundamentals of this widely used network protocol, and get a basic understanding of what an open system is and how TCP/IP plays a role in an open system. Using a variety of teaching elements, Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 14 Days, Second Edition makes learning easy, as well as fun. Through day-to-day lessons, quizzes, practical applications, summaries, and Q&A and workshop sections, you will have a solid understanding of TCP/IP and its role with internetworking, client/server systems, and the Internet. In addition, notes, tips, and warnings show you how to avoid common programming pitfalls and lead you on your way to programming success. Make learning easy and fun with Teach Yourself TCP/IP in 14 Days, Second Edition!

• Find out what TCP/IP is, how it works, and how it relates to other protocols - Install and configure DNS, NIS, and NFS for clients and servers
• Use the newest edition of IP: IP Next Generation
• Master the host-to-host connection and TCP functions such as data transfer, reliability, flow control, multiplexing, and security
• Explore the layered architecture of TCP/IP, FTP, session layers, and SMTP in detail
• Discover why standards are required and how they are developed
• Learn about protocols, including the OSI protocol