Kris Nóva 3/13/2023

Observing and Understanding Accept Queues in Linux

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This technical article examines the accept queue mechanism in the Linux kernel's networking stack. It discusses how the kernel models systems using queues, caches, connections, and workers, and provides a detailed look at the `inet_connection_sock` structure and its `icsk_accept_queue` member, which handles established connections. The content includes actual kernel source code to illustrate the implementation.

Observing and Understanding Accept Queues in Linux

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