Essential commands for Linux network administration

30 09 2008

by Mark Rais, senior editor reallylinux.com

In this article, Mark Rais shares a list of those essential networking commands every beginning Linux administrator needs to know. Parts of this article originally appeared in the Linux+DVD Magazine, issue 1/2008.

Every Linux administrator needs a list of networking commands essential for effective server use. This article provides a summary of the most important or frequently used commands, and offers some tips for ensuring your server runs smoothly. Please keep in mind that these tips assume you already have a configured Linux hostname and IP, with a working network card and connection.

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