Linux Tip: How to use the ping command

Linux Tip: How to use the ping command

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This video tutorial provides a quick overview of the ping command, a tool used for network troubleshooting. It explains how ping sends echo requests to a remote host and receives responses, helping users determine if a remote system is running, if the network connection is working, and if naming services are functional. The tutorial also covers how to analyze connection quality by observing packet loss and round-trip times.

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What are echo requests in the context of the ping command?

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What can significant packet loss indicate about your connection?

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