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Protocol Deep Dive: TCP and UDP

TCP and UDP are the world's foremost transportation protocols. As a network engineer it's imperative that you have a deep understanding of these protocols. You'll gain that exact knowledge needed to resolve advanced TCP and UDP issues.

Intermediate
1h 42m
(31)

Created by Aaron Staines

Last Updated Feb 25, 2020

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Protocol Deep Dive: TCP and UDP

TCP and UDP are the world's foremost transportation protocols. As a network engineer it's imperative that you have a deep understanding of these protocols. You'll gain that exact knowledge needed to resolve advanced TCP and UDP issues.

Intermediate
1h 42m
(31)

Created by Aaron Staines

Last Updated Feb 25, 2020

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What you'll learn

At the core of the Layer 4 Transport protocol is a thorough knowledge of TCP and UDP. In this course, Protocol Deep Dive: TCP and UDP, you’ll learn how to analyze and troubleshoot TCP and UDP issues. First, you’ll learn about network ports. Next, you’ll explore the operational theory of TCP and UDP functions. Then, you’ll dive deeper into TCP and UDP by performing packet analysis with Wireshark. Finally, you’ll discover how to troubleshoot common and not-so-common TCP and UDP related issues. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of TCP and UDP that will help you as you move forward as a more well-versed network engineer.

Protocol Deep Dive: TCP and UDP
Intermediate
1h 42m
(31)
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Aaron Staines - Pluralsight course - Protocol Deep Dive: TCP and UDP
Aaron Staines
3 courses 4.0 author rating 125 ratings

Aaron Staines is an accredited CCISO from the EC-Council. With over 10 years of experience specializing in government IT. Aaron is currently employed as a Network Engineer. Having worked the road as a certified Michigan Police Officer for over 10 years gives Aaron a unique perspective on designing and maintaining secure network environments.

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