Acknowledgments

Josh Loveless: A special thank you goes to my coauthors, Ray Blair and Arvind Durai, for the great work they have done completing this two-volume set on IP Multicast. I would also like to thank the technical reviewers, Yogi and Nick, and all the editors at Pearson for all the tireless work they put into making this book pop!

Ray Blair: As with everything else in my life, I thank my Lord and Savior for his faithful leading that has brought me to this place. Thank you, Josh and Arvind, for partnering in this endeavor, Nick and Yogi for your excellent reviews, and Pearson for your support.

Arvind Durai: Thank you, Monica and Akhhill, for your continuous support and patience that helped me complete my fifth book.

Thank you, Ray and Josh, for making this journey of writing IP Multicast, Volume 1 and Volume 2 a joyful ride.

A special thanks to Brett Bartow, Yogi Raghunathan, and Nick Garner for your valuable contributions.

As always, thank you, God, for giving me guidance, opportunity, and support in all my endeavors!