Network Configuration Files

As previously stated, five network configuration files can be modified to make changes to basic network interaction of your system:

Image /etc/hostsA listing of addresses, hostnames, and aliases

Image /etc/servicesNetwork service and port connections

Image /etc/nsswitch.confLinux network information service configuration

Image /etc/resolv.conf ...

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