Wireshark Basic Principles - WBP

This instructor-led course provides an introduction the Wireshark network protocol analyzer. There is a strong emphasis on lab oriented tasks for delegates to configure and use Wireshark features for monitoring and analysis of data networks at the TCP/IP packet level. The course runs as a flexible ‘workshop’ environment where delegates can focus on specific areas of interest to them.

The course will provide the skills and knowledge necessary for basic day-to-day administration and management tasks of Cisco Unified Communications Manager in a single cluster deployment. The focus will be on the administrative tasks required for adding, moving and changing IP phones as well as administering user telephony features.

Duration: 2 days

Pricing is for mainland UK delivery only.

Indicative cost for EMEA delivery £POA

We can
deliver the training in all the main European languages.

A basic knowledge of data networks such as attendance of the Networks 101 training course. Delegates do not require any previous experience.

Terms and Overview

Wireshark Features and Functions

Basic Operation of Wireshark

Wireshark Interface and Menus

Packet Decode: Packet List Pane, Packet Details Pane, Packet Bytes Pane

Selecting Capture Interfaces and Capturing Traffic

Saving Capture Files

File Import and Export

Display and Capture Filters

Exploring Traffic Flows

TCP/IP Protocol Suite Review

Looking at Application Traffic e.g. Identifying HTTP Packets

Introduction to Advanced Wireshark Features e.g. Statistics, Analyze, Expert Info, Decoding NonStandard Ports

Name Resolution

Profiles and Preferences

Issues Affecting Packet Capture

Network Analysis and Troubleshooting

Additional topics may be added on request.

Additional Information: This course runs as an open course in a flexible format based on the needs of the delegates. Alternatively, it can be tailored to meet the needs of a specific customer implementation and delivered to a closed group of delegates.