Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners - Networking - Introduction

The video tutorial covers basic networking commands. It starts with using the 'hostname' command to find the computer's hostname and IP address. It then explains how to use the 'ping' command to check if a server or website is operational by pinging its URL or IP address. The tutorial also demonstrates how to exit a ping operation using 'Ctrl+C' or 'Ctrl+Z'. Finally, it explores the 'host' command, which can convert domain names to IP addresses and vice versa, providing a practical understanding of these networking tools.

What command would you use to find out the hostname of your computer?

• ping

• hostname

• host

• ipconfig

Which command can be used to check if a website is operational?

• ping

• traceroute

• netstat

• hostname -I

How can you stop a continuous ping process?

• Pressing Ctrl + V

• Pressing Ctrl + X

• Pressing Ctrl + C

• Pressing Ctrl + B

What is the purpose of the 'host' command?

• To find the IP address of a domain

• To list all open ports

• To display network statistics

• To configure network interfaces

If you have an IP address, how can you find the associated domain using the 'host' command?

• By using 'host -i'

• By using 'host -d'

• By using 'host -a'

• By using 'host' followed by the IP address