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Summary: Excellent book
Review: It is needless to say much about this book, simply because it is a very nice book. But having seen a negative comment from some frustrated soul, here are my comments: John Moy gives a real life perspective to problems in today's internet. Surely I would not turn to any other book, if I have to read about OSPF/MOSPF. The same negative comment also speaks about getting enough info from the RFC itself. Well that is because it is a very well written RFC...!!! I am waiting for the companion book.
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Summary: Is this supposed to be the answer?
Review: It is nice having questions that enable you exercise what you learned but what are the answers to these questions???? I have higher hopes for the usefulness of his second OSPF book.
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Summary: Displays why OSPF is a pure link state protocol
Review: Just like programmers refer to C++ as the language of choice. I refer to OSPF as the routing protocol of choice. After reading this book I have a new perspective on link state protocols and how they operate. I see how EIGRP, NLSP, and ISIS have incorporated the principles of OSPF into their protocols. Similar to how Java borrowed ideas from C++ and Smalltalk. If you have a good understanding of IP, master OSPF to quote Mr. Spock you will "Live Long and Prosperous"!
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Summary: Excellent book by the author of many OSPF RFCs
Review: Moy, having authored most of the OSPF RFCs obviously knows OSPF. He presents many of the concepts in an understandable format. Additional information is contained on other routing protocols and how they compare to OSPF. Many good examples of the protocol mechanisms.
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Summary: Even OSPF itself would be impressed!
Review: No doubt, this is the bible of OSPF, the ultimate book on the subject matter.J Moy has an amazing writing style and this book is a page turner. It starts from the fundamentals of link state algorithm and then moving onto more specific OSPF message types to OSPF areas etc. It also covers Multicast OSPF and OSPF MIB. There is a really nice FAQ section that answers your day to day OSPF questions and comes as a handy reference. Who better to write the book on OSPF than the person who wrote the RFC and worked hard to make OSPF the dominant IGP! and he also happens to be one of the guys at Sycamore.
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Summary: A most readable technical book
Review: The author has a conversational, almost tongue-in-cheek style for a highly technical book - makes reading much more pleasant. The history of the protocol development is most interesting (and maybe just a teensy bit biased). The contents are very thorough and concepts are explained clearly. Would rank right up there with Internet Routing Architectures by Halabi for informational value.
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Summary: Excellent information on OSPF
Review: The development of the OSPF protocol, as described by Moy, was fascinating. I also appreciated the comparison to other routing protocols. Very helpful for everyday work with OSPF!
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Summary: Great Reference
Review: This book has been an invaluable reference in implementing OSPF. I have read the RFC which is good but the book is clearer.
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Summary: The Right Stuff
Review: This is the author of the standard wielding the collective genius of the history and design decisions of OSPF. It eliminates the hype and mystery of the internet's best IGP by providing the detail necessary for a complete logical understanding. It was written for the most common of readers and the most serious of engineers in plain text. The book is well organized and well indexed for easy reference.
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Summary: The Right Stuff
Review: This is the author of the standard wielding the collective genius of the history and design decisions of OSPF. It eliminates the hype and mystery of the internet's best IGP by providing the detail necessary for a complete logical understanding. It was written for the most common of readers and the most serious of engineers in plain text. The book is well organized and well indexed for easy reference.
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