Providing a comprehensive introduction to next-generation networks, this book strikes a balance between how and why things work and making them work. It examines internet architectures and protocols, network management and traffic engineering, embedded systems and sensor networks, web services, cloud technologies and next-generation wireless networking. Containing the contributions of top industry experts and academics, the book investigates new technologies such as IPv6 over Low Power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6LoWPAN) architectures and standards, mobility, and security.