Lecture: TCP Tips, Tricks, and Traces

About the Session

• Two-part session: Morning session (before lunch) and an afternoon session.
• Beginners' level: Fundamentals of TCP covered in the morning.
• Presenter: Chris Greer from Packet Pioneer.
• Main Goal: Thorough understanding of TCP fundamentals in session 1 to be prepared for case studies in session 2.

Presenter Background

• Chris Greer: Works at Packet Pioneer, specializes in consulting using trace files and Wireshark.
• Wireshark Instructor: Provides training and creates helpful short videos on YouTube ( youtube.com/packetpioneer).

Session Focus

• Why TCP is Critical: Reliable, connection-oriented, handles loss and congestion well.
• Common Issues: Network engineers often get blamed for