11.8.1 Command Line Network Utilities
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11.8.1 Command Line Network Utilities

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What type of information does Pathping provide besides connectivity?

  • DNS configuration details
  • Latency and packet loss (correct)
  • User access permissions
  • Routing protocols used

    • What does the netstat command primarily show?

  • All active TCP connections and related statistics (correct)
  • Current disk usage and errors
  • Remote server IP addresses
  • Available network protocols

    • Which command can be used to verify DNS settings in Windows?

  • dig
  • ping
  • ipconfig
  • nslookup (correct)

    • What is a primary function of the net user command?

    <p>Adding or removing local computer accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Chkdsk command do?

    <p>Scans the hard drive for errors and repairs bad sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using command line tools for networking tasks?

    <p>They allow for scripting and automation of tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does improperly configured DNS have on a network?

    <p>It can prevent devices from connecting to servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command would you use to map a shared folder to a local drive in Windows?

    <p>net use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the ipconfig command in Windows?

    <p>To view the current IP address and network configurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command replaces the deprecated ifconfig command in Linux?

    <p>ip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Ping command specifically test?

    <p>The connectivity between two devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Tracert in Windows and Traceroute in Linux?

    <p>Tracert uses ICMP packets while Traceroute uses UDP packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Pathping command combine?

    <p>Ping and Tracert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command is used to determine if there's a specific device down in the network?

    <p>tracert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of packets does the Windows Tracert command send by default?

    <p>ICMP packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Command Line Network Utilities

    • Command line utilities are used for network troubleshooting
    • They run from a command line interface, not the operating system's graphical interface
    • They can be used on both Windows and Linux operating systems

    ipconfig/ip

    • ipconfig in Windows and ip in Linux show the current IP address, subnet mask, default gateway
    • The ip command in Linux replaced the deprecated ifconfig command

    Hostname

    • hostname in Windows shows the device name
    • The hostname command in Linux can change the name, view the system domain and show the IP address.

    Ping

    • ping is used to test connectivity between two devices by sending an ICMP packet
    • If there's a response, the device is connected and active
    • If there's no response, the device is offline

    Tracert/Traceroute

    • tracert in Windows and traceroute in Linux show the path a packet takes to the destination
    • Each device the packet travels through is a hop
    • Linux defaults to sending UDP packets, Windows uses ICMP packets

    Pathping

    • Pathping in Windows combines the Ping and Tracert utilities
    • It checks connectivity, shows latency and packet loss per hop

    netstat

    • netstat shows network-related statistics
    • It provides a snapshot of TCP connections, connected ports, programs using connections
    • This information can be used to monitor traffic and identify unwanted connections

    nslookup and dig

    • DNS (Domain Name System) associates IP addresses with website or computer names
    • Improperly configured DNS leads to connectivity issues
    • nslookup in Windows and dig in Linux view and modify DNS settings

    net

    • net is a Windows command that requires an accompanying command
    • net user allows adding, removing, or modifying local computer accounts
    • net use modifies connections to shared network resources

    Chkdsk

    • Chkdsk in Windows scans the hard drive for errors, including bad sectors
    • It attempts to repair any errors
    • Errors on a hard drive can lead to problems with network resources

    Summary

    • Many operating systems have GUI interfaces for network troubleshooting but command line utilities offer more power and options
    • They can be used to create scripts to automate common tasks

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    Test your knowledge on command line network utilities used for troubleshooting in Windows and Linux. This quiz covers commands like ipconfig, ping, hostname, and tracert/traceroute, exploring their functions and applications in network management. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these essential tools!

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