Have you ever wondered why the Internet is sometimes slow? Or do you want to know whether the quality of your Internet connection is good or not? I’m going to introduce you to the world of network monitoring in an easy-to-understand way.
Starting with the familiar “ping” command, I will explain how it works, and then I will introduce you to the more advanced MTR tool, which allows you to trace the full path of a network packet. Then we will take you to install and use SmokePing, a powerful monitoring tool, and learn how to build your own network quality monitoring system.
It will also introduce my experience in setting up a network monitoring service, including how to read the complicated-looking graphs and how to find network problems from the monitoring data. Even if you’re new to networking, you’ll learn basic network diagnostic techniques and how to monitor network quality with open source tools.
This is not just a technical session, but a friendly introduction to network monitoring from the ground up. (Notice: The English content is automatically translated and may contain inaccuracies or misinterpretations. Please refer to the original version for the most accurate information.)