In order to make that happen, the world need a HIP book, and now we have it.? Host Identity Protocol (HIP) is being developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as an integrated solution for this problem. This book provides a well-structured, readable and compact than the core protocol with relevant extensions to the Internet architecture and infrastructure. A unique feature of this book: All-in-one source for HIP specifications Complete coverage of HIP architecture and protocols Base exchange, mobility and multihoming extensions Practical operating snapshot IP security protocol on lightweight device traversal of middleboxes, such as Nat and name resolution Micromobility firewall infrastructure, multicast, privacy extensions chapter on applications, including HIP pilot deployment in a Boeing factory HOWTO for HIP on Linux (HIPL) implementation An important compliment to the official IETF specifications, this book will be a valuable reference for practicing engineers in equipment manufacturing companies and telecom operators, and network managers, network engineers, network operators and telecom engineers.