TCP_USER_TIMEOUT use cases for TCP timers
Updated -
The TCP_USER_TIMEOUT socket option can be used to change the timeout value for these timers which do not run concurrently:
TCP keepalive
TCP retransmission
TCP zero window probe
Timers are implemented in the kernel to allow kernel routines to run some time in the future. This is handy to send a number of probes before timing out if there is no answer. They are wi...
Subscriber exclusive content
A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.
