Building & Managing Virtual Private Networks - Dave Kosiur

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Consigned item sold "As Is/ Where Is" with no guarantees, warranties, refunds or exchanges. Not for the fussy. Everything you need to know about selecting, designing, building, and managing the right VPN for your company Building and Managing Virtual Private Networks Get complete answers to all your VPN questions in Building and Managing Virtual Private Networks. International networking guru Dave Kosiur provides a candid assessment of the current state of VPN technology. With the help of fascinating and informative case studies based on the experiences of organizations at the forefront of the VPN revolution, he clearly explains the basic concepts and technologies involved, as well as the business reasons for making the switch to an Internet-based network. And he provides practical guidance on all aspects of designing, building, and managing the best VPN for your organization. You get the complete lowdown on: * The pros and cons of all VPN types now available * All major classes of VPN hardware and software * Key VPN design issues and business solutions * Detailed cost comparison * Selecting the right ISP for your VPN * Building a high-performance extranet * Remote access * VPN security threats and solutions, including best-in-class cryptographic techniques * Firewalls and routers Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Review You may have heard something about virtual private networks (VPNs) and have an inkling that your organization could benefit by implementing one. Or you may know for certain that your company needs a VPN but require some help outlining how in terms decision makers can understand. In both cases, Building and Managing Virtual Private Networks presents the key technical and business information you need. Dave Kosiur explains the business case for VPNs, their potential for saving money, and various means of ensuring security (including encryption and hardware-based systems). He also provides details on all major tunneling protocol suites, including Internet Protocol Security Architecture (IPSec), Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). Users will learn how to identify the factors that will affect VPN design and how to select products (including firewalls), services (especially ISPs), and policies that fit their needs. Building and Managing Virtual Private Networks helps you make a go/no-go decision on a VPN for your organization; then it helps you through the planning process if you decide to go ahead. --David Wall About the Author DAVE KOSIUR, PhD, is a networking consultant and former product manager for PSInet. He is also the award-winning author of several bestselling networking guides, including The MacWorld Networking Bible, How Local Area Networks Work, Understanding Electronic Commerce, and IP Multicasting: The Complete Guide to Interactive Corporate Networks. He also regularly writes on networking and security issues for PC Week, Sunworld Online, and ZD Internet Computing. Product Details Paperback: 395 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 15, 1998) Language: English Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds Top Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent, comprehensive, in-depth, cover-to-cover read! By A Customer on February 17, 1999 Format: Paperback This comprehensive and well-written book on VPNs is perfect for the technical and non-technical audience. As a person who has to develop technical and sales training on VPN products, I consider this my best resource for both audiences. All the details of IPSec, L2TP, L2F, VPN design (including ISP, firewall, router considerations)VPN hardware and software are covered in great depth. The business case for VPNs is also covered quite well. This book is well worth the price and Wiley Publishing should be proud! 4.0 out of 5 starsGood solid information By topdavis on October 17, 1998 Format: Paperback The book touches on enough information to give a firm understanding of the elements of a VPN. Some portions are somewhat redundant and certain explanations are a little difficult to grasp in the first reading. Overall I would recommend this book for anyone who would like an understanding of the issues surrounding a proper VPN deployment. The book seems to flow in the direction a compnay would take when implementing a VPN --- almost providing a blueprint for actions to take. 4.0 out of 5 starsSolid Intro to VPNs By J. Leary on January 7, 2000 Format: Paperback I have to agree with some of the other reviews here. I just finished the book and I found it to a be good, solid intro in VPNs. Book was published in 1998 so it's just a littled dated, but the author tries very hard to overcome this with many references to advancing technologies such as QoS, MPLS, PKI and such. In all, I think this a great resource to start with, and then one can choose to get more in depth with key management, extranets, security, VoIP, etc. 4.0 out of 5 starsWell-written introduction to VPNs By A Customer on October 11, 1999 Format: Paperback The author gives a very clear and thorough introduction to the different aspects of VPNs. I found the book rather IP centered and lacking QoS coverage. All the same, this must be one of the best and most usefull VPN books so far. 5.0 out of 5 starsBuilding and Managing Virtual Private Networks By A Customer on October 1, 1999 Format: Paperback I need to know all information about this book https://www.amazon.com/Building-Managing-Virtual-Private-Networks/dp/0471295264