Packet Forwarding by Russ White
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Course Overview
This course dives deep into how packets actually move through a network, with a practical focus on forwarding engines, routing logic, and real-world behaviors. Taught by Russ White, it’s designed to bridge the gap between protocol theory and real forwarding behavior inside routers and switches.
What You’ll Learn
Packet Forwarding Fundamentals
Understand the full path of a packet — from ingress to egress — and how decisions are made in forwarding engines.Single vs. Multiple Forwarding Engine Architectures
Course Content
Course quiz available
1 course-level quiz assigned to this course.
Hardware
The routing table
Network/Port Address Translation
Forwarding policies
Instructor
Russ White is one of the most respected figures in the networking industry, known for his deep expertise in routing protocols, network architecture, and protocol design. With over two decades of experience, Russ has worked at leading organizations including Cisco, LinkedIn, and Juniper, contributing to the development of many networking technologies at the IETF.
He is a prolific author, having written multiple authoritative books on network design, routing, and distributed systems, and is also a regular speaker at global conferences.
Russ holds multiple certifications including CCIE and CCDE, and he brings a unique, foundational approach to teaching complex topics, making them accessible and practical for engineers and architects at all levels.
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