Network Programming for Microsoft Windows, 2/e

The authoritative guide to writing network-enabled applications with Windows XP and legacy Windows APIs, Visual C#™ .NET, and advanced IP protocols

While its relatively easy to write network-enabled applications for older Windows® versions, the networking features of Microsoft® Windows XP have not been well documenteduntil now. This updated programming guide focuses on the innovative networking features in Windows XP, plus the breakthrough networking support in the Microsoft Visual C#™ .NET programming language. It also covers the latest Internet protocols: IPv4 and IPv6, and reliable IP multicasting protocols. This title is ideal for developers who need clear, practical information about Microsoft networking APIs or for network technicians or administrators who seek inside information about how Microsoft networks operate. If you program or work closely with current Microsoft or Internet networking software, this is the book for you. This book covers these networking topics:

Introduction to Winsock
Winsock design
Internet Protocols IPv4 and IPv6
Other supported protocols: ATM, IPX/SPX, IrDA, NetBIOS, AppleTalk
I/O methods
Writing high-performance, scalable applications
Socket options and Ioctls
Raw Sockets
Winsock Service Provider Interface
Winsock Visual Basic® programming
.NET Application Frameworks Sockets programming using C#
RAS client
NetBIOS
Windows Redirector
Mailslots
Named Pipes
IP Helper API

CD-ROM FEATURES:
A fully searchable electronic copy of the book, plus supplemental chapters and appendixes from the 1st edition
Sample code written in Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++®, and Visual C#