Listed here are the IBM® Redbooks™ (in PDF format), Web sites, and information center topics that relate to the quality of service (QoS) topic. You can view or print any of the PDFs.
QoS Request for Comments (RFCs)
Requests for Comments (RFCs) are written definitions of protocol standards and proposed standards used for the Internet. The following RFCs might be helpful for understanding QoS and its related functions:
- RFC 1349.
This RFC discusses the new definition of the type of service octet field in an IP packet header.
- RFC 2205.
This RFC explains the definition of ReSerVation Protocol (RSVP).
- RFC 2210.
This RFC explains the use of RSVP with IETF Integrated Services.
- RFC 2474.
This RFC explains the definition of the Differentiated Services Field (DS Field).
- RFC 2475.
This RFC explains the architecture of differentiated services.
To view the RFCs previously listed, visit the RFC Index
Search Engine 
located on the RFC Editor Web site.
IBM Redbooks
iSeries™ IP Networks: Dynamic!
(about
16 589 KB). This is the most recent IP networking redbook. It shows you how
to design an IP network that is self-configuring, fault tolerant, and efficient
in its operation. In addition to many other functions, it explains both the
theory behind QoS and its implementation on the iSeries. You will also find more scenarios
with step-by-step instruction.TCP/IP More Cool Things than Ever
(about 10 035 KB). This manual provides sample
scenarios that demonstrate common solutions with example configurations. The
information in this manual helps you plan, install, tailor, configure, and
troubleshoot TCP/IP on your iSeries server. It does not specifically include
QoS yet, but it does go through LDAP directory server information.TCP/IP Tutorial and Technical Overview
(about 7885 KB). This manual provides an introduction
as well as a reference to the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) suite of protocols and applications. You will find QoS within Part
3. Advanced concepts and new technologies under Chapter 22.
Other information
Directory services (LDAP). This topic covers directory server basics, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. The directory services topic also provides additional resources for configuring your directory server.
Intrusion detection. This topic discusses gathering information about unauthorized access attempts and attacks coming in over the TCP/IP network. Security administrators can analyze the auditing records that intrusion detection provides to secure the iSeries network from these types of attacks.