Chapter 4. Fundamental IPv4

Terms you'll need to understand:

  • IP Address Classes

  • Broadcast Address

  • /etc/hostname.<interface> File

  • /etc/inet/hosts File

  • /etc/inet/netmasks File

  • /etc/nodename File

  • Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

  • Internet Protocol (IP)

  • Multicast Address

  • Subnetworks

  • Unicast Address

  • Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM)

Concepts you'll need to master:

  • Describe the purpose, features, and functionality of Internet layer protocols, IP datagrams, IP address types, subnetting, and VLSM, and interface configuration files as used in an IP configuration.

  • Explain how to configure and unconfigure logical interfaces in IP.

The Internet Protocol (IP) is delivered with the Solaris 9 release as part of the operating system kernel and operates at the Internet ...

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