Managing Dynamic IP Networks

by Paul Ammann

Published 1 October 1999
-- Manage a Dynamic IP-based network for multiple platforms -- This book explores important network design issues for today's modern networks. This is the book that network administrators will turn to in order to keep their dynamic IP networks running and performing smoothly.
-- An everyday guide -- Focuses on the day-to-day management and operation of using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and Dynamic DNS (Directory Network Services) in the Windows, UNIX, and IBM AIX server environments and provides practical troubleshooting advice and techniques.
-- The Solutions to Common Problems -- When confronted with thorny TCP/IP problems, network specialists, support staff, network managers, and other technicians can refer to this book to troubleshoot network outages and to prevent them from recurring.
-- Cost effective solutions -- Explains remote management and dynamic setup, providing real world examples of DHCP and DDNS technologies applied to roaming users, intelligent Web browsing, software distribution, printing, PPP dial-up, and other network needs.
-- Assists with future growth -- Helps small TCP/IP network operators manage the network and make it robust and bullet proof, establishing a solid foundation for growth without undue expense.
-- Added insight to new technologies -- Includes sections that explore high-end technologies, including Network TeleSystem's Shadow IPserver, IBM Communications Server, and UNIX platforms.
-- Covers many platforms -- Many different platforms are covered including Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Server, AIX, Macintosh, Work-Space On-Demand, network computers, Linux, Solaris, and others.