Chapter 1. Linux Networking Constructs
In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:
- Working with interfaces and addresses
- Configuring Linux host routing
- Exploring bridges
- Making connections
- Exploring network namespaces
Introduction
Linux is a powerful operating system with many robust networking constructs. Much like any networking technology, they are powerful individually but become much more powerful when combined in creative ways. Docker is a great example of a tool that combines many of the individual components of the Linux network stack into a complete solution. While Docker manages most of this for you, it's still helpful to know your way around when looking at the Linux networking components that Docker uses.
In this chapter, we'll spend ...
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