The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming 5363

Hauptbeschreibung

* Clear and abundant examples, using real-world code, written by three experienced developers who write networking code for a living.

* Describes how to build clients and servers, explains how TCP, UDP, and IP work, and shows how to debug networking applications via packet sniffing and deconstruction.
* Well suited for Windows developer looking to expand to Linux, or for the proficient Linux developer looking to incorporate client-server programming into their application.

Langtext
As DEVELOPERS, WE FIND ourselves challenged by the ubiquity of the Internet on a daily basis as we often need or want to provide some level of network service within our applications. Whether our goal is to allow remote monitoring of an application's health, enable multiple users to access a centralized service, or even authenticate a user's identity prior to giving access to him an application, network programming is a seemingly dark art practiced only by the most experi enced developers. We have written this text to help you meet the challenge, and to show you that network programming can be both enjoyable and easy to learn. From exploring the basics of networking, to creating complex multithreaded servers, to securing communications network, we present you with precise defi nitions, clear explanations, and easy-to-read examples. For the inexperienced developer network familiar with the C language, as well as the expert looking to pick up some extra tips, we provide information on and insight into a topic that is so often ignored, and yet sorely in need of attention.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Networks and Protocols
Functions
Socket Programming
Protocols, Sessions, and State
Client-Server Architecture
Implementing Custom Protocols
Design Decisions
Debugging and Development Cycle
Case Study: A Networked Application
Securing Communication Network
Authentication and Data Signing
Common Security Problems
Case Study: A Secure Networked Application