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The document outlines essential network commands in Linux, including their descriptions and examples, such as ifconfig, ping, and traceroute. It also presents an assignment on networking fundamentals in Linux, covering tasks related to TCP/IP, server roles, network connectivity, DHCP and DNS configuration, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting. Each task includes specific objectives and instructions for students to complete.

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NETWORK COMMANDS (1)

The document outlines essential network commands in Linux, including their descriptions and examples, such as ifconfig, ping, and traceroute. It also presents an assignment on networking fundamentals in Linux, covering tasks related to TCP/IP, server roles, network connectivity, DHCP and DNS configuration, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting. Each task includes specific objectives and instructions for students to complete.

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NETWORK COMMANDS

1. ifconfig:
 Description: Displays information about network interfaces,
including IP addresses, MAC addresses, and network
configuration.
 Example: ifconfig
2. ping:
 Description: Tests network connectivity by sending ICMP echo
requests to a specified host and waiting for replies.
 Example: ping google.com
3. traceroute:
 Description: Traces the route packets take to reach a
destination, showing the IP addresses of intermediate routers.
 Example: traceroute google.com
4. netstat:
 Description: Displays network statistics, including open ports,
active connections, and routing tables.
 Example: netstat -tuln
5. ip:
 Description: A versatile command for configuring and querying
network interfaces, routes, and policy routing.
 Example: ip addr show
6. route:
 Description: Displays and manipulates the IP routing table,
including adding or deleting routes.
 Example: route -n
7. dig:
 Description: A versatile DNS lookup utility for querying DNS
servers to retrieve DNS records.
 Example: dig google.com
8. host:
 Description: Performs DNS lookups similar to dig but with a
simpler output format.
 Example: host google.com
9. nmcli:
 Description: Command-line interface for NetworkManager,
allowing users to manage network connections.
 Example: nmcli connection show
10. ss:
 Description: A utility to investigate sockets, displaying
information about active sockets.
 Example: ss -tunapl

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ASSIGNMENT: NETWORKING
FUNDAMENTALS IN LINUX
Objective: The objective of this assignment is to familiarize students with
essential networking tasks in Linux, including TCP/IP fundamentals, Linux
server roles, network connectivity, configuration of DHCP and DNS client
services, utilization of cloud and virtualization technologies, and
troubleshooting networking issues.
Tasks:
Task 1: TCP/IP Fundamentals
 Research and provide a brief explanation of the OSI model and its
layers.
 Explain the role of TCP/IP in networking and its relationship with the
OSI model.
 Describe the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
 Discuss the significance of subnetting and CIDR notation in IP
addressing.
Task 2: Linux Server Roles
 Identify and describe three common server roles in Linux (e.g., web
server, file server, mail server).
 Choose one server role and provide step-by-step instructions on how
to install and configure the corresponding server application on a
Linux system.
Task 3: Network Connectivity
 Demonstrate how to configure a wired network connection using the
command-line tool nmcli.
 Explain the process of connecting to a wireless network using
NetworkManager.
 Provide screenshots or terminal outputs to illustrate the successful
establishment of network connectivity.
Task 4: DHCP and DNS Client Services Configuration (At least
learn the commands if you are not able to perform)
 Configure a Linux system to obtain IP configuration automatically
from a DHCP server.
 Set up DNS client services to resolve domain names using a
specified DNS server.
 Verify the functionality of both DHCP and DNS client services by
performing relevant tests.
Task 5: Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
 Install and configure a virtualization software (e.g., VirtualBox,
VMware) on your Linux system.
 Create a virtual machine with a Linux guest operating system.
 Establish network connectivity between the host and guest
operating systems and verify communication.
Task 6: Troubleshooting Networking Issues
 Identify a simulated networking issue (e.g., inability to ping external
hosts, DNS resolution failure).
 Utilize appropriate networking tools and commands to diagnose the
issue.
 Provide a detailed troubleshooting process and the steps taken to
resolve the problem.

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