: Coverage of more specialized protocols like Mobile IP, IP Security (IPsec), and RSVP. Target Audience and Structure Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
is a technical reference by Klaus Wehrle, Frank Pahlke, Hartmut Ritter, Daniel Müller, and Marc Bechler. It provides a detailed guide on how the Linux kernel implements networking protocols, following the layering of the TCP/IP model. Core Topics Covered The Linux Networking Architecture: Design and I...
: Implementation of protocols like Ethernet and PPP. : Coverage of more specialized protocols like Mobile
: In-depth description of the core protocol family, including IP, TCP, and UDP. It provides a detailed guide on how the
: Discussion on firewalls (Netfilter), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Quality of Service (QoS) using traffic control.
The book covers the path of data through the Linux kernel, from hardware drivers up to the user-space interface:
: How the kernel manages IP routing tables, forwarding, and group communication (IGMP).