SNA and TCP/IP Integration Handbook

Ed Taylor9780070634121, 0-07-063412-2

Ed Taylor breaks down the complex SNA-TCP/IP challenge into manageable chunks. In this essential handbook, he provides everything network administrators and managers need to ensure a smooth transition from SNA to TCP/IP, or an integrated environment. No matter what your level of expertise or depth of technical knowledge, this book provides the bridges, the background, and the clear, uncompromising detail that you need to guarantee integration. Fully illustrated with diagrams, this book brings you assured guidance in design, configuration, internetworking, and maintenance.

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Table of contents :
Title Page……Page 2
Dedication……Page 5
Acknowledgments……Page 6
Preface……Page 7
1 – Perspective on Systems Network Architecture……Page 8
2 – SNA Hardware Components……Page 17
3 – IBM Operating Systems……Page 26
4 – IBM Software Offerings……Page 34
5 – SNA Networking……Page 48
6 – SNA Internetworking with APPN……Page 68
7 – Evolution and Characteristics of TCP/IP……Page 96
8 – Common TCP and UDP Applications……Page 102
9 – TCP/IP Routing V.4……Page 153
10 – Internet Protocol Version 6……Page 174
11 – Transmission Control Protocol……Page 206
12 – User Datagram Protocol……Page 245
13 – TELNET……Page 247
14 – TN3270 Protocol and Use……Page 309
15 – File Transfer Protocol……Page 337
16 – Electrical Considerations and Power Conditioning……Page 374
17 – Typical Network Components……Page 407
18 – Typical Network Components and Configuration……Page 463
19 – Domain Name Usage……Page 588
20 – DHCP Configuration and Use……Page 603
21 – Remote Procedure Call……Page 622
22 – Integrating SNA and Frame Relay……Page 634
23 – Integrating Frame Relay into SNA……Page 652
24 – Frame-Relay Interoperability Standards……Page 672
Appendix A – SNA and TCP/IP Bibliography……Page 691
Appendix B – SNA and TCP/IP Trademarks……Page 699
Appendix C – SNA and TCP/IP Abbreviations……Page 707
Appendix D – SNA and TCP/IP Terminology……Page 742