VPN Applications Guide: Real Solutions for Enterprise Networks

"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.