Network Troubleshooting: Part I

This lesson covers the essentials of networking with Linux. This lesson is part of the Linux Administration Bootcamp course, designed to get you up and running with Linux.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the TCP/IP protocol and the most important aspects of IP networking
• Learn how DNS, hostnames, and IP addresses are used in networking on Linux
• Learn about DHCP, as well as status and dynamic addressing
• Learn some of the most common tools you can use to perform network diagnostics

Intended Audience

• Anyone with basic knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more
• System administrators or IT professionals who want to learn more about networking on Linux

Prerequisites

This is an intermediate-level lesson so some knowledge of Linux is expected. If you're just starting out, then try our Linux Fundamentals lesson first.