Programming IPv6

The first complete, cross-platform guide to IPv6 network programming.

• Practical IPv6-level sockets programming for both Linux/UNIX and Windows environments.
• Converting IPv4-level socket programs: tips, pitfalls, and solutions.
• Leveraging the IPv6 support built into C++ and Java.

The IPv6 protocol breaks through the addressing and messaging limitations that currently hobble the Internet. Now, for the first time, theres a practical, hands-on guide to programming IPv6 applications. Sean Waltons concise examples and practical tips will help experienced developers build network applications that work seamlessly and evolve smoothly for many years to come. Walton starts by introducing the fundamentals of network client programming, walking through the construction of a simple IPv6 client, and outlining the key differences between IPv4 and IPv6 from the developers perspective. Next, he moves on to network server programming and load control, showing how to write and publish IPv6 servers, use multitasking effectively, secure IPv6 applications, leverage multicast and anycast message sharing, and build applications that deliver optimal performance. The book contains detailed coverage of Java and C++ support for IPv6, as well as valuable reference appendices covering IPv6 data tables, networking and kernel APIs, and more.

Sean Walton, MSCS, has served as a technology expert on wireless, networking, and process improvement for American Electric Power (AEP), Nationwide Insurance, and Nationwide Financial. He has successfully led or consulted for teams that researched and deployed a wide range of networking applications, ranging from virtual teaming and Internet personalization, to Web site management and BlackBerry-based enterprise integration. Currently an IPv6 expert for AEP Information Technology, Walton is author of Linux Socket Programming (ISBN 0672319357).