Ask HN: Good (computer) networking books?
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Computer Networking, A systems approach.
A great book. Highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Third-Approach-Netwo...
Of course, one of the classics is this one:
Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. 1.
http://www.amazon.com/Internetworking-TCP-Vol-1-Principles-A...
Edit: If you are considering Linux, then the implementation is discussed here. I would not suggest this, unless you are actually hacking. In that case, this is okay:
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Network-Internals-Christ...
A great book. Highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Third-Approach-Netwo...
Of course, one of the classics is this one:
Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. 1.
http://www.amazon.com/Internetworking-TCP-Vol-1-Principles-A...
Edit: If you are considering Linux, then the implementation is discussed here. I would not suggest this, unless you are actually hacking. In that case, this is okay:
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Network-Internals-Christ...
- Network Warrior from OReilly
- The TCP/IP books, especially Vol 1, from WR Stevens
- Routing TCP/IP Volume 1 from Cisco Press
- TCP/IP Network Administration from Oreilly still has a little relevance.
I have a fairly decent ad hoc knowledge of various network protocols which I would really like to coalesce into a thorough understanding of the common implementations of at least layer 4 and down in the OSI model. Is there a concise, thorough, and clear book (or group of books) that I could read to help me attain this goal? I'd consider something with the writing style of K&R to be ideal.