Tier1 Troubleshooting Commands
Tier1 Troubleshooting Commands
ipconfig
Displays the current network configuration (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway).
Example:
ipconfig
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ping
Checks connectivity to another device or server.
Example:
ping google.com
tracert
Traces the route packets take to a destination.
Example:
tracert google.com
nslookup
Queries DNS to obtain domain name or IP address information.
Example:
nslookup google.com
netstat
Displays network statistics and active connections.
Example:
netstat -a
taskmgr
Opens the Task Manager.
Example:
taskmgr
sfc /scannow
Runs the System File Checker to fix corrupted system files.
Example:
sfc /scannow
chkdsk
Checks for and repairs file system errors.
Example:
chkdsk /f
shutdown
Shuts down or restarts the computer.
Example:
shutdown /r /f /t 0
ifconfig
Displays or configures network interface settings.
Example:
ifconfig
ping
Same as in Windows to check network connectivity.
Example:
ping [domain or IP]
traceroute
Similar to tracert in Windows.
Example:
traceroute [domain]
dig
Similar to nslookup but provides more detailed information.
Example:
dig [domain]
df -h
Displays available disk space.
Example:
df -h
top
Displays running processes (similar to Task Manager).
Example:
top
ps aux
Lists running processes.
Example:
ps aux
Network Troubleshooting:
netsh
Used to reset network settings in Windows.
Example:
netsh winsock reset
route print
Displays routing table.
Example:
route print