Top Linux Networking Commands and Troubleshooting Tips
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Summary
For anyone managing Linux servers, a solid grasp of networking is essential
It allows you to configure and maintain network connections, spot issues, and optimize performance
This article covers some key commands to configure and manage network interfaces, check network routes, and monitor traffic
Basic network connectivity commands include ping, traceroute, and nslookup for troubleshooting and diagnosing connectivity problems
Interface configuration and management commands such as ip, ifconfig, nmcli, and ethtool are used to view and adjust network interface settings
Commands such as route, arp, ip route, and ip neigh are used to check network routes and connected devices
Network performance and traffic commands such as netstat, ss, tcpdump, and iftop are used to monitor network traffic and spot issues affecting performance
