Windows Sockets Direct Component Operation Topics

This sections describes Windows Sockets Direct operations, including the operation of the Windows Sockets switch, a SAN service provider, and the SAN service provider's associated proxy driver.

This section includes the following topics:

Installing Windows Sockets Direct Components

Initializing the Use of a SAN

Setting Up a SAN Connection

Transferring Data on a SAN

Synchronizing Operations on a SAN

Shutting Down the Use of a SAN

Blocking Calls for a SAN

Duplicating Socket Handles for a SAN

Handling Socket Options and Control Codes for a SAN

Handling Microsoft Extensions to Windows Sockets