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Challenge: Test for and remediate packet loss

Challenge: Test for and remediate packet loss

From the course: Learning the Packet Delivery Process

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Challenge: Test for and remediate packet loss

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(upbeat music) - [Instructor] Packet loss occurs when the data gets lost during the delivery process. This can happen because of faulty cables, congestion, viruses, and so on. You might notice a bit of packet loss during a video conference or online game, but you might have packet loss and never even know it. In this challenge, research and obtain a packet loss sniffing program. Use the program to find out the difference between the number of packets sent and the number of packets received in various kinds of data communications. This may be represented as a percentage. While you may see some packet loss, research how much is acceptable for your environment. Then, determine how to remediate for the loss if the percentage is high. Make sure to look at free windows command line options as well as paid programs. We don't want you to have to buy anything here. And I'll give you a hint now. The command line is your best…

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