Explore cutting-edge research in IP operations and management with the proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Workshop (IPOM 2008). Held on Samos Island, Greece, this volume delves into the critical challenges of scaling large-distributed Internet systems, addressing intricate issues like addressing, protocols, and algorithms. Discover insights into the complex interactions between Internet sub-components and the impact of security threats such as denial of service attacks on commercial networks. This essential resource, ideal for network professionals and researchers, focuses on current network management demands and the future design of the Internet, building upon the success of previous IPOM events. Perfect for understanding evolving Internet operations and management.