This sounds like a nice course if you want a theoretical, academic intro to computer networking if you already have a hands-on networking background and want to

This sounds like a nice course if you want a theoretical, academic intro to computer networking if you already have a hands-on networking background and want to think more abstractly about networking. As a network engineer, unfortunately it sounds like this course will likely be rather detached from the knowledge required for day-to-day enterprise or carrier networking, such as how to set up redundant network links or allocate IP space. I'm not saying Stanford needs to offer a free Cisco CCNA bootcamp, but there is an opportunity for a balanced course. I find a surprisingly high number of "network engineers" who can't explain how DNS name resolution works, or the purpose of an IP subnet mask. What I have found to be an EXCELLENT intro to practical networking is Juniper's Networking Fundamentals self-guideed online training. Although offered by Juniper, it's 100% vendor neutral. Details at https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/user_activity_info.aspx?id=769 https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/user_activity_inf...