This course immerses you in the power of the Linux command line—your essential toolkit for real-world network management and troubleshooting. Through a series of focused lessons, you'll master critical networking commands such as IP, Ping, Traceroute, Whois, DiG, Nslookup, SS, and NMAP, enabling you to analyze and diagnose network issues with confidence. You'll gain practical skills in configuring hostnames and DNS across various Linux distributions, ensuring seamless network identification and connectivity. Plus, you'll unlock the full potential of nmcli, the indispensable command-line tool for managing network interfaces on Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, and beyond. By the end of this course, you'll have the command-line proficiency to configure, test, and troubleshoot Linux networks efficiently.
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Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3
This course is part of Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Master essential Linux networking commands for analysis and troubleshooting (IP, Ping, Traceroute, Whois, DiG, Nslookup, SS, NMAP).
Configure hostnames, DNS settings, and host files across multiple Linux distributions.
Utilize nmcli to manage and modify network interfaces via the command line.
Gain practical, hands-on experience to confidently diagnose and resolve network issues in Linux environments.
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In this module, you will develop proficiency in using the bash terminal to manage and troubleshoot network connections. You will learn to issue IP commands to view information related to the network and data link layers of the OSI model. The module covers essential network diagnostic tools, including ping, traceroute, ss, whois, and dig, which are fundamental for network professionals. You will also gain an understanding of DNS functionality and configuration across various Linux distributions. Additionally, you will work with nmcli, a powerful network management tool, with a focus on its application in Red Hat, CentOS, and Fedora environments. By the end of this module, you will be equipped with practical command-line skills essential for effective network administration.
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