How to use the traceroute command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

How to use the traceroute command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

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The video tutorial explains the traceroute command, which reports the route taken to reach a remote system and provides timing details for each hop. It covers how to use traceroute with a system name or IP address, and how to interpret the results, including the significance of timing details and asterisks. The tutorial also delves into the technical workings of traceroute, such as the use of time-to-live (TTL) settings to gather response times from each hop.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What can be inferred if the responses from certain hops do not come back in time?

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Explain how the traceroute command uses time to live settings.

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