The TCP/IP protocol suite has become the de facto standard for computer communications in today's networked world. The ubiquitous implementation of a specific networking standard has led to an incredible dependence on the applications enabled by it. Today, we use the TCP/IP protocols and the Internet not only for entertainment and information, but to conduct our business by performing transactions, buying and selling products, and delivering services to customers. We are continually extending the set of applications that leverage TCP/IP, thereby driving the need for further infrastructural support | TCP IP Tutorial and Technical Overview Understand networking fundamentals of the TCP IP protocol suite Introduces advanced concepts and new technologies Includes the latest TCP IP protocols Lydia Parziale David T. Britt Chuck Davis Jason Forrester Wei Liu Carolyn Matthews Nicolas Rosselot redbooks Redbooks Uli 11 International Technical Support Organization TCP IP Tutorial and Technical Overview December 2006 .