4.5. Task 4.5: Using the IPCONFIG Utility
One of the most informative yet simple utilities an IP-compatible operating system offers is the one that allows you to see the current IP address, mask, default gateway, name servers, and other components that go into a well-rounded IP installation. For Microsoft's latest operating systems, this command-line utility is known as IPCONFIG. In UNIX and Mac OS, you can use the IFCONFIG utility for similar results.
4.5.1. Scenario
One of your established servers has stopped responding to client requests. You plan to use the ping utility, among others, if necessary, to ascertain the full nature of the connectivity issues plaguing this server and the network in general.
4.5.2. Scope of Task
4.5.2.1. Duration ...
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