I have both books and I find the Stevens book to be very readable and
informative. The Stevens book is by far superior. Stevens had a rare gift
for explaining complex and obscure details in a very enjoyable style. One
caveat though, the book uses the UNIX freeware command "tcpdump", so the
book is best used in conjunction with a UNIX system on a live network. By
using "tcpdump" the reader can view live network traffic and understand at a
deeper level what the Author is trying to explain. The book explains how to
get tcpdump. Better yet, if you have Linux or BSD it comes already
installed!
As for obtaining volume II(Comer or Stevens), get it only if you are
willing to invest a lot of time on TCP/IP internals(i.e. you better know how
to read C syntax). Volume II is not pertinent to the pursuit of the
CC[IE/NP/NA] Certs. But if you want to know TCP/IP inside and out, this is
where you go.
Scott Donoho
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> They are good book, but I prefer Stevens TCP/IP illustrated series.
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> They are the best technical book I have.
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> Mamo
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> DS> I'm sure there was some discussion before in group about
> Douglas Comer,
> DS> however I was unable to relocate it.
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> DS> Question:
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> DS> Has anyone an opinion on his three volume series:
> DS> TCP/IP Vol. I
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> DS> Internetworking With TCP/IP Vol II
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> DS> Internetworking With TCP/IP Vol III
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> DS> Any knowledgeable feedback appreciated. Thanks.
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