imho, the best resource for this is unix-network-programming from stevens. i would recommend that you start with his tcp-ip-illustrated-vol-1 first, and then pr

imho, the best resource for this is unix-network-programming from stevens. i would recommend that you start with his tcp-ip-illustrated-vol-1 first, and then progress from there. other resources are more of a 'tactical' nature, while what you need is something more strategic.