Introduction to Internet Measurements (using RIPE Atlas)

Description

This webinar will help you learn how to measure and analyse network performance using RIPE Atlas. This session covers key concepts required to measure the Internet, along with practical demos and a step-by-step guide to creating measurements.

Pre-requisites

  • Basic knowledge of networks
  • How the Internet works
  • Basic knowledge of IP, ASN, domains

Goals

  • Learn what Internet Measurements are and why they matter for diagnosing and improving network performance.
  • Discover how the RIPE Atlas platform and its probes work to measure Internet connections.
  • Get hands-on experience setting up different types of measurements like ping and traceroute with RIPE Atlas.
  • Learn how to read measurement results to spot issues like delays, lost packets, and network slowdowns.
  • Understand the privacy and security issues related to internet measurements and how to handle data responsibly.