The ip command in Linux can be used to analyze, configure, and troubleshoot your system. It's a powerhouse! ⚡
The ip command displays information about interfaces, devices, routing, and tunnels. You can also use it to manipulate those.
For example, the ip a command will show the IP address of the Linux system you are working at (among other things). The IP address might be displayed like this:
inet 10.0.2.51/24For more information about the ip command, try one of the following:
ip --helpman ipip --help displays the basic help file for the ip command. man ip displays the entire manual page for the command. The manual page is the in-depth source of information. Use it!
Watch the following video where I show how to analyze a Linux system with the ip command. Read on for the deep dive into the ip command.