IPv6: The New Internet Protocol - 2nd Edition

Explains the new Internet protocol standard in detail, comparing IPv6 to IPv4 and discussing benefits of IPv6, such as support for rapid Internet growth, multicasting, real-time multimedia, and enhanced security. Shows how to prepare networks, equipment, and software for the new standard and walks through transition options including a dual-stack strategy and tunneling. For Internet professionals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.