This exciting new book describes the design of NDN and how it compares to todays TCP/IP-based legacy networks. Readers will learn the fundamental building blocks and applications of NDN, and where the technology is heading. It identifies where NDN can be applied today and where it will be considered in the future. The fundamental building blocks of NDN are explored, as well how NDN can utilize Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP based legacy networks. Readers gain a firm grasp on how NDN works, how it can be applied in practice, and all the available NDN tools and resources that have been built by the NDN