Classic Case 1

Many software professionals lack in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP logic reasoning, which often leads to misidentifying problems as mysterious problems. Some are discouraged by the complexity of TCP/IP networking literature, while others are misled by confusing details in Wireshark. For instance, a DBA facing performance problems might misinterpret packet capture data in Wireshark, erroneously concluding that TCP retransmissions are the cause.

Figure 1. Packet capture screenshot provided by DBA suspecting retransmission problems

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