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The Netstat command is a network troubleshooting tool that lets you view active connections, listening ports, routing information, network interfaces, and protocol statistics on a computer or server. If you need to find out which ports are open, whether a server has active connections, or which application is using a particular port, Netstat can quickly … Read More “Netstat Command Explained: How to Check Network Connections” »
SS command is a useful Linux networking tool that helps you inspect network connections, open ports, and active sockets on a server. If you manage a Linux system, troubleshoot connectivity problems, or want to see which services are listening for connections, ss is one of the most practical commands to know. The command is fast, … Read More “SS Command Guide for Beginners” »
The Dig command is a powerful DNS lookup tool that helps you find information about domain names, DNS records, nameservers, mail servers, and IP addresses. System administrators, developers, and network engineers often use it to troubleshoot DNS problems and verify that a domain is configured correctly. If you are new to DNS, the output may … Read More “Dig Command Explained for Beginners” »
What is the NSlookup command? The NSlookup command is still a popular tool with a command-line interface for DNS probing. You can use Nslookup commands for checking the domain name, its IP address, or different types of DNS records. It has been around for a long time as a part of the BIND software. It … Read More “NSlookup command – what is it?” »
The Traceroute command is a network tool that helps you see the complete route of a query and identify problematic spots on the networks, such as slow or not responsive routers. You can use it through the Terminal with a simple “traceroute + domain name” command. It is light, fast, and does the job it … Read More “What is the Traceroute command, and how to use it?” »
There are plenty of programs for network diagnostic. You might wonder, do we need one more? If you want to trace the route of a query, yes! The MTR command could slightly outperform the traditional Traceroute command and give some more data, so it has a reason to exist. What is MTR command? MTR comes from Matt’s … Read More “How to use Linux MTR command?” »
What is Host command? The Host command is a built-in utility software with a command-line interface that you can find on Linux or macOS and serves for network diagnostics. The most common use of host command is to perform DNS lookups and find different information about a domain name and its DNS records. Access the command … Read More “Host command – how to use it?” »
