Information on how to structure networking for gaming - Not how to code connections

[lfrog]

I see there is a lot of information on how to code sockets, etc., but I was wondering if there are any good sources on the various high level architecture for game networking. I am thinking along patterns or strategies to use for various types of online games (ex. online campaign vs peer-to-peer battle vs other types). Am I clear as mud? Is this even the correct forum for a non-code level question on networking?

[OneSadCookie]

this is the best I've found dealing with real-time game networking:
http://unreal.epicgames.com/Network.htm

it's a bit unreal-specific, but you can read between the lines to get some general advice.

[lfrog]

Thank you for the link. That is exactly what I was looking for.

[NYGhost]

that's a great article!
thanks

[unknown]

yeah its a really really good link, I learned good bit from it too.
*adds the link to http://gamewiki.evolpenguin.com/*

[Skorche]

http://www.codewhore.com/

Also some very good info.