Understanding IPv6

by Youngsong Mun, Hyewon Keren Lee

Overview

IPv6, Internet Prool Version 6, is the next-generation internet prool designed by the IETF to replace the current IPv4, now nearly 20 years old. As the new IPv6 prool replaces IPv4, professionals need a practical and detailed reference and introduction that explains the new capabilities and changes. Especially since new and modified features and integration of additional prools underpin IPv6, a well-organized overview becomes even vital.

Here readers find a full explanation of what they need to know to function optimally in the new environment. Based on the latest IETF meetings, Understanding IPv6 provides not only the basics but details on transition and optimization mechanisms, modifications in DNS, mobile IPv6, and security issues.

In addition, Understanding IPv6 explains each topic based on the latest IETF published documents and:

Compares IPv6 and IPv4, e.g., crucial aspects such as prool and addressing architecture, expanded address features, modifications of DNS, and header formats.

Clarifies the many related prools that need to be mastered in optimizing IPv6, plus core features such as neighbor discovery, address auonfiguration, and DHCPv6.

Details internetworking mechanisms and mobility services with many examples and figures.

Devotes full coverage to transition mechanisms, especially Teredo.

Understanding IPv6 is a reference work for graduate level students, communications engineers and researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441937940
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/29/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Pages:	279
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

The Age of IPv6.- Prool Architecture.- Address Architecture.- Internet Control Message Prool for IPv6 (ICMPv6).- Neighbor Discovery.- Address Auonfiguration.- Dynamic Host Configuration Prool (DHCPv6).- Interconnection between IPv4 and IPv6.- Domain Name System (DNS).- Mobility Support for IPv6.- Enhanced Handover Schemes for Mobile IPv6.- Security in Mobile IP.