TCP/IP Vol.1: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture

Networking with TCP/IP Vol.1: Principles, Protocols, and Architecture (4th Edition) by Douglas E. Comer Subject: Computer networking and internet protocols. Publisher: Prentice Hall. Publication Date: 2000. The book is structured to guide a reader from basic hardware concepts up to complex applications: Foundations: Introduction to network hardware and the conceptual architectural model. Core Protocols: Detailed look at IP addressing, ARP, ICMP, UDP, and the reliable stream service of TCP. Routing: Exploration of routing architectures, including BGP (exterior) and RIP/OSPF (interior). Applications: Covers the client-server model and standard applications like DNS, HTTP, and Electronic Mail.