Rust for Network Programming and Automation

Rust for Network Programming and Automation is a pragmatic guide that trains you through the Rust to design networks and begin with automating network administration. The book introduces you to the powerful libraries and commands of Rust that are essential for designing, administering and automating networks. You will learn how to use Rusts networking libraries like tokio, mio and rust-async to create scalable and efficient network applications.

The book provides a wide range of practical examples and use-cases, which help to simplify complex coding concepts and ensure that you understand the network programming in-depth. You will discover how to establish network protocols like TCP and IP networks, run packet and network analysis, measure performance indicators and set up monitoring alerts and notifications. The book is an excellent resource for network engineers and administrators who want to gain a deep understanding of Rust programming for networking.

Key Learnings

Use Rust to automate network configuration, deployment, and maintenance tasks Capture and inspect packets, decode protocols, and analyze network traffic Set up monitoring alerts, notifications, and manage network infrastructure Create scripts and applications that automate repetitive network tasks Monitor network performance indicators like latency, throughput, and packet loss Understand Rusts syntax, data types, control structures, and functions Make use of Rusts networking libraries like Tokio, mio and rust-async to create networking programs Establish network connections and handle data transmission between different device

Table of Content

Basics of Network Automation Essentials of Linux for Networks Rust Basics for Networks Core Rust for Networks Rust Commands for Networks Programming & Designing Networks Establishing & Managing Network Protocols Packet & Network Analysis Network Performance Monitoring

Audience

The book is perfect for anyone who wants to master Rust programming for network automation and gain a competitive edge in the field. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in network programming and automation using Rust.