9 Best Books on Network Programming and Management

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Network Programming and Management, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Network Programming and Management Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Network Programming and Management below.

 
1."Network Programming and Management for Anna University of Technology 1st Edition" by V. S. Bagad, I. A. Dhotre
“Network Programming and Management for Anna University of Technology 1st Edition” Book Review: This book presents an overview of the TCP/IP protocols and introduces readers to various topics such as socket address structures, byte ordering functions, address conversion functions, and elementary TCP sockets. In addition, it discusses important functions such as Connect, Bind, Listen, Accept, Read, Write, and Close, as well as Iterative server and Concurrent server models. Furthermore, it covers application development topics including TCP echo server, TCP echo client, Posix signal handling, and servers with multiple clients. The book also delves into boundary conditions such as server process crashes, server host crashes, server crashes and reboots, server shutdown, I/O multiplexing, and I/O models. Finally, it provides an in-depth look at Select function, Shutdown function, TCP echo server (with multiplexing), Poll function, and TCP echo client (with multiplexing).

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2."Network Programming and Management for Anna University (Sem-VIII IT Elec.-III Course 2013)" by V S Bagad and I A Dhotre
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3."Mobility Management in Cellular and IP Networks" by Somashekhar V Rudrakshi
“Mobility Management in Cellular and IP Networks” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles and techniques of managing mobility in cellular and IP networks. The book covers topics such as handoff management, location management, and mobility protocols. It delves into various mobility management architectures and strategies, including those used in 3G, 4G, and IP-based networks. With its clear explanations and practical examples, this book is a valuable resource for network engineers, researchers, and students looking to enhance their understanding of mobility management in modern telecommunications networks.

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4."Programming and Automating Cisco Networks: A guide to network programmability and automation in the data center, campus, and WAN (Networking Technology)" by Ryan Tischer and Jason Gooley
“Programming and Automating Cisco Networks: A guide to network programmability and automation in the data center, campus, and WAN (Networking Technology)” Book Review: This book is for cloud designers, architects, devops engineers, security specialists, and any professional looking to create or manage efficient networks. It focuses on programmability and automation to optimize resources and drive innovation. The book addresses management challenges in current operational models and guides readers in writing NX-OS software for Nexus switches. It also covers Cisco’s on-box automation and operation tools, as well as managing complex WANs with NetConf/Yang, ConfD, and Cisco SDN Controller.

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5."Integrated Telecommunications Management Solutions (IEEE Press Series on Networks and Services Management)" by Graham Chen and Qinzheng Kong
“Integrated Telecommunications Management Solutions (IEEE Press Series on Networks and Services Management)” Book Review: The main objective of this book is to provide actionable insights into effectively managing the entire life-cycle of business software. Its central focus is on the key aspects of business process re-engineering, specifically from the standpoint of software development. Rather than fixating on finding the latest technology, this book emphasizes the principles and methodologies for developing comprehensive solutions to problems in telecommunications management. These challenges will persist beyond individual hardware and software technologies. The book offers a detailed analysis of successful software development solutions.

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6."Mobile Networks and Management: 7th International Conference" by Mario García-Lozano and Bernd-Ludwig Wenning
“Mobile Networks and Management: 7th International Conference” Book Review: This book is a collection of papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Mobile Networks and Management, MONAMI 2015. It focuses on topics like radio resource management in LTE and 5G networks. The book explores innovative techniques and algorithms for wireless networks, including video streaming. It includes research papers on applications and services in this field. Additionally, it covers two papers that introduce new architectural approaches for Wireless Sensor Networks.

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7."Integrated Network Management V" by Aurel Lazar and Robert Saracco
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8."Network Management: Principles and Practice" by Mani Subramanian
“Network Management: Principles and Practice” Book Review: This book offers a well-rounded approach to network management, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. It is suitable for senior-level or graduate courses in network management, catering to students of computer science and electrical/computer engineering. This resource equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the networking industry or continue research in the field. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of networking and associated technologies, including hubs, routers, bridges, and switches.

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9."Boost.Asio C++ Network Programming Cookbook" by Dmytro Radchuk
“Boost.Asio C++ Network Programming Cookbook” Book Review: This book is a practical guide that helps you build distributed applications using a reliable C++ library. It provides ready-to-use solutions to real-world network programming problems. With a combination of practical examples and theoretical material, this book teaches you how to design and construct distributed applications effectively. Each chapter presents a specific problem and provides a code sample with a step-by-step explanation of the solution. The chapters are organized by topic and ordered based on complexity, starting from basic concepts and progressing to advanced techniques.

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