Linux Socket Programming by Example - Warren Gay
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   Table of Contents
  OpenPreface>
   I: Basic Socket Concepts
  Open1. Introducing Sockets
  Open2. Domains and Address Families
  Open3. Address Conversion Functions
  Open4. Socket Types and Protocols
  Open5. Binding Addresses to a Socket
  Open6. Connectionless-Oriented Protocols
  Open7. Connection-Oriented Protocols for Clients
  Close8. Connection-Oriented Protocols for Servers
    Understanding the Role of the Server
    The listen(2) Function
    The accept(2) Function Call
    Writing a TCP/IP Server
    Modifying the Client Program
  Open9. Hostname and Network Name Lookups
   II: Advanced Socket Programming
  Open10. Using Standard I/O on Sockets
  Open11. Concurrent Client Servers
  Open12. Socket Options
  Open13. Broadcasting with UDP
  Open14. Out-of-Band Data
  Open15. Using the inetd Daemon
  Open16. Network Security Programming
  Open17. Passing Credentials and File Descriptors
  Open18. A Practical Network Project
   Appendixes
  OpenA. Socket Function Quick Reference
  OpenB. Socket-Related Structures Reference
   C. Useful Network Tables
   glossary
   Index
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Chapter 8. Connection-Oriented Protocols for Servers

The last chapter showed you how to write a connection-oriented client program. The server program that the client connects to must use a different procedure, however. This chapter will teach you about the role of the server, including the following topics:

  • The basic steps used by connection-oriented servers

  • Why the bind(2) function is necessary for servers

  • The listen(2) function and its role

  • The accept(2) function and its role

  • How to write a connection-oriented server program

With these topics mastered, you will be equipped to program your own custom server programs.
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