Every aspect of the network, from access to the network core to the surrounding system of operational support has been radically affected by the rapid development of IP technology and this book presents a good balance between cutting-edge technology and the many practical issues surrounding the carrier-scale IP networks. This makes it essential reading for those with technical or business interest in this area is rapidly changing. Also available: Internet and Wireless Security - ISBN 0852961979 Telecommunications Network Modelling, Planning and Design - ISBN 0863413234 Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional society for engineering and technology community.