An in-depth exploration of netlink sockets, providing tools, examples, and documentation to facilitate understanding and utilization of netlink communication within the Linux kernel. Dive in to master the intricacies of this powerful interface.
This repository contains comprehensive notes on Netlink Sockets, their significance in a computer's layered architecture, and how they interact with the Linux socket interface. If you're preparing for an interview or just keen to understand the intricacies of Netlink Sockets, you've come to the right place!
- Layered Architecture and Netlink Sockets
- Socket Interface in Linux
- Types of Communications through Socket Interface
- Netlink Sockets: A Deeper Look
- Interview Questions on Netlink Sockets
- Layers Focused: Mainly revolves around the Application layer and the Kernel layer.
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Definition 📚: A suite of system calls made available by the Linux kernel to facilitate socket-based communication.
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Key APIs: Such as
socket,accept,bind,send,receive,close, and more.
- Network Socket-Based Communication: Geared towards communication with remote entities on a network.
- Unix Domain Sockets: Ideal for setting up communication between applications on the same system.
- Netlink Sockets: Tailored for communication with kernel subsystems.
- Functionality: Acts as a unified medium for applications to liaise with various kernel subsystems.
We've curated a set of potential interview questions along with their answers, ensuring you're well-prepared for any discussions related to Netlink Sockets.
Feel free to fork this repository, make changes, and submit pull requests. We appreciate all contributions!
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
Happy Learning! 📘