Traceroute: More Complex Than You Think

Learn how Traceroute works and why the results are more complex to interpret than you might think. Learn the tricks of analyzing traceroute results. You will learn the importance of router DNS names, router types, router locations, and why they are keys to better understanding traceroute results. Why would you use TCP protocol to use in your Traceroute vs. ICMP? Understand the importance of network boundaries, MPLS networks, and how load balancers impact your Traceroute results. I will show what to focus on and what is not essential in your Traceroute results. Finally, I will introduce MTR as an alternative to Traceroute.

Links to Documentation
PowerPoints in *.pptx format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s6Mzn5MUrYB5kaoN2XDeM6XQGdDROtP_/view?usp=sharing
Slide Deck in PDF:
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Video Notes in *.docx: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UuTCXD0mKUjI4hL8DXj8RaOwLgEM1rbS/view?usp=sharing
Video Notes in PDF:
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