What Is Syntax?
Definition of syntax and why proper syntax is important In the computer world, the syntax of a command refers to the rules in which the command must be run for…
Common Network tools – ping, telnet, netstat and arp
ping (Packet Internet Gropper) The Ping command allows a user to ping another network IP address. Ping command sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to other hosts, and this command can help…
PLIPCONFIG
plipconfig – fine-tune PLIP device parameters SYNOPSIS plipconfig interfaceplipconfig interface DESCRIPTION Plipconfig is used to (hopefully) improve PLIP performance by changing the default timing parameters used by the PLIP protocol.…
What is a Network Node?
What is a computer network, and where do network nodes fit? A computer network is a computer and computing device system connected via communication links. These links allow the computers…
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a standard that defines how to establish and maintain a network conversation by which applications can exchange data. TCP works with the Internet Protocol (IP),…
What is IPv6?
The most common version of the Internet Protocol currently in use, IPv4, will soon be replaced by IPv6, a new protocol version. The well-known IPv6 protocol is being used and…
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
What is Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)? Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a network protocol for securely accessing, transferring, and managing large files and sensitive data. Designed by the…
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a network protocol for transmitting files between computers over Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) connections. Within the TCP/IP suite, FTP is considered an application layer…
What is a Proxy Server?
A proxy server is a dedicated computer or software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server…
How To Install “net-tools” Package on Ubuntu / Debian
Package Description The NET-3 networking toolkit Quick Install Instructions of net-tools on Ubuntu Server. It’s Super Easy! Simply Copy (CTL-C) to copy the command and paste (CTL-V) it into your…