TCP/IP Architecture, Design and Implementation in Linux

As open source software becomes a trusted part of business and research systems, it's no wonder that a combination of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the Linux operating system is becoming more common. TCP/IP's prevalence allows easy communication among computers using various operating systems, whether Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or Unix. And Linux—because it is open source and thus modifiable—has become a frequent choice for developers who want a customizable operating system on which to build their applications.

This book describes the design and implementation of TCP/IP in Linux, from simple client-server applications to more complex executions. Topical coverage includes:

• Basic socket concepts and implementations

• The Linux implementation of network packets

• TCP read/write

• TCP algorithms for data transmission and congestion control

• TCP timers

• IP layer and routing tables implementation

• IP forwarding and quality of service implementation

• Netfilter hooks for the stacks

• Network Soft IRQ

• How to debug a TCP/IP stack

All topics are discussed in a concise, step-by-step manner and the book is complemented with helpful illustrations to give readers a better understanding of the subject. TCP/IP Architecture, Design, and Implementation in Linux is an indispensable resource for embedded-network product developers, network security product developers, IT network architects, researchers, and graduate students.