Chapter 1

Solaris TCPIP Protocol Suite (Overview)

This chapter introduces the Solaris implementation of the TCP/IP network protocol suite. The information is intended for system and network administrators who are unfamiliar with basic TCP/IP concepts. The remaining parts of this book assume that you are familiar with these concepts.

This chapter contains the following information:

• Introducing the TCP/IP Protocol Suite

• How the TCP/IP Protocols Handle Data Communications

• Finding Out More About TCP/IP and the Internet