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Introduction
Effective network management is essential in Linux environments. This guide covers the most useful Linux commands for configuring and troubleshooting network-related issues.
Network Configuration Commands
ifconfig
The ifconfig command is used to configure network interfaces.
ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
ip
The ip command is a more modern alternative to ifconfig for network configuration.
ip addr add 192.168.1.100/24 dev eth0
ip link set eth0 up
Network Troubleshooting Commands
ping
The ping command is used to test connectivity to a network host.
ping 8.8.8.8
traceroute
The traceroute command is used to trace the network path to a destination.
traceroute www.example.com
netstat
The netstat command provides information about network connections and network interfaces.
netstat -antp
Conclusion
Mastering these essential Linux networking commands will help you effectively manage and troubleshoot network-related issues in your Linux environment.