Linux OS offers several useful command-line utilities and one of the most valuable among them is the “ping”. The “ping” or “Packet Internet Groper” is a versatile tool for testing the network connectivity and measuring the response times. The “ping” command works by...
A static IP address keeps a Debian machine reachable at the same address after every reboot, which is what you want for a server, a NAS, a remote desktop host or anything you connect to by IP. You can check the address it has right now with our guide to finding your...
The “Package” in Linux is also known as the “Application Software”. Users can install these packages from official and unofficial (using repositories) sources. While installing a package, users find it necessary to check if the application software is already...
nslookup asks a DNS server what a name resolves to. It is the quickest way to check whether a domain points where you expect, which mail servers handle a domain, or whether your Debian machine can resolve names at all. If you are troubleshooting connectivity, pair it...
The Linux OS offers several command-line utilities to get statistics on different aspects of the system. One of the best legacy command-line utilities to view the network stats is “netstat”. The “netstat” is short for “Network Statistics”. It displays the live...
dig (Domain Information Groper) sends a DNS query and shows you the full answer: which server replied, how long the record will be cached, and every section of the response. It is the standard tool for checking DNS changes, debugging mail records and confirming a...
