Network Instruments Course Description

TR02 - TCP/IP Network Analysis

This two-day course focuses on the protocols and issues network professionals face in TCP/IP environments.

Prerequisite: TR01

Objectives:

• Effectively manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP environments
• Learn how IP addressing provides for the delivery of packets to the intended destination address
• Utilize significant bits and bytes in protocol headers to assist in troubleshooting
• Analyze TCP-layer operations and look for solutions.

Course Highlights:

• Internet Protocol Suite (background, RFCs, TCP/IP suite, addressing)
• Network layer protocols
• IP protocol stack
• TCP protocol stack
• Common TCP problems and troubleshooting tips
• Application layer protocols
• Subnetting and subnet masks, IP routers, IP Type of Service
• Multicast
• Unified Communications and VoIP
• Traffic analysis by protocol
• Multi-tier applications (understand architecture and troubleshooting)