VPN applications guide : real solutions for enterprise networks

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VPN applications guide : real solutions for enterprise networks

David McDysan

John Wiley, c2000

  • pbk. : alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical reference(p.307-319) and index

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"As the 21st century unfolds, it is clear that networking will be one of its hallmarks. In this book, McDysan takes the reader on a wide-ranging and richly textured tour of virtual private networking, its technology, business impact, and motivation. A MUST READ."-Vinton CerfWritten by a VPN expert at MCI WorldCom, this book will help you analyze your enterprise application requirements and select the most cost-efficient private, virtual private, or public network technology. Author David McDysan discusses the history of private and virtual private networks, and then details the important technology and protocol aspects. This includes comprehensive coverage of circuit-switched and connection-oriented packet switching VPN technologies as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite. Also included are the latest technologies developed to support IP-based VPN applications. McDysan also explains the steps involved in designing and implementing a VPN and supplies a template to follow when evaluating VPN choices. Written by a VPN expert at MCI WorldCom, this book will help you analyze your enterprise application requirements and select the most cost-efficient private, virtual private, or public network technology. Author David McDysan discusses the history of private and virtual private networks, and then details the important technology and protocol aspects. This includes comprehensive coverage of circuit-switched and connection-oriented packet switching VPN technologies as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite. Also included are the latest technologies developed to support IP-based VPN applications. McDysan also explains the steps involved in designing and implementing a VPN and supplies a template to follow when evaluating VPN choices. Visit the Networking Council Web site at www wiley.com/networking council.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction and Overview
  • Private Network Technologies
  • Circuit-Switched VPNs
  • Early Connection-Oriented Data VPNs-X.25 and Frame Relay
  • Modern Connection-Oriented VPNs-ATM, MPLS, and RSVP
  • The Internet Protocol Suite
  • Building Blocks for IP-Based VPNs-Security, Quality, and Access
  • Dial-In Access and Multiprotocol Tunneling VPNs
  • IP Security-Enabled and Routing-Controlled VPNs
  • The Future of VPNs
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index.

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