IP addresses on your network with Linux
How many times have you tried to configure a static IP address for a machine on your network, only to realize you had no idea what addresses were already taken? If you happen to work with a desktop machine, you could always install a tool like Wireshark to find out what addresses were in use. But what if you"re on a GUI-less server? You certainly won"t rely on a graphical-based tool for scanning IP addresses. Fortunately, there are some very simple-to-use command line tools that can handle this task.
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I"m going to show you how to scan your Local Area Network (LAN) for IP addresses in use with two different tools (one of which will be installed on your server by default). I"ll demonstrate on Ubuntu Server 18.04.
The professional works in close coordination with the developers to support new features, software releases, and other technical issues. They should provide quick and instant solutions for issues related to the production Linux systems. The Linux System Administrator works to optimize real-time performance requirements and system backups.