{"product_id":"zero-configuration-networking-the-definitive-guide-9780596101008","title":"Zero Configuration Networking: The Definitive Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt used to be that two laptops  sitting side by side  couldnt communicate with each other; they may as well have been a thousand miles apart. But that was then  before the advent of Zero Configuration Networking technology. This amazing cross-platform open source technology automatically connects electronic devices on a network  allowing them to interoperate seamlessly-without any user configuration. So now you dont have to lift a finger! Needless to say  it has completely changed the way people connect to devices and programs for printing  file sharing  and other activities. Zero Configuration Networking: The Definitive Guide walks you through this groundbreaking network technology  with a complete description of the protocols and ways to implement network-aware applications and devices. Written by two Zero Configuration Networking experts  including one of Apples own computer scientists  the book covers more than just file sharing and printing. Zero Configuration Networking also enables activities such as music and photo sharing and automatic buddy discovery on Instant Messaging applications. In fact  Zero Configuration Networking can be used for virtually any device that can be controlled by a computer. And this handy guide has the inside scoop on all of its capabilities-and how you can easily apply them in your own environment. For the technically advanced  Zero Configuration Networking: The Definitive Guide examines the three core technologies that make up Zero Configuration Networking: Link-Local Addressing  Multicast DNS  and DNS Service Discovery. It also reviews a series of APIs  including C-API  Java API  CFNetServices  and Cocoas NSNetServices. Whether you want to understand how iTunes works  or you want to network a series of laptops and other devices at your office for maximum efficiency  youll find all the answers in this authoritative guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789861740597,"sku":"ByrdShop_0596101007","price":24.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780596101008.jpg?v=1784701262","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/zero-configuration-networking-the-definitive-guide-9780596101008","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}