The 12 most popular Windows command-line tools
The following list depicts the most common command-line network utilities that most administrators use when troubleshooting systems and network connectivity problems. It helps to get a list of common commands in one place just in case one tool which you are unfamiliar with may match a particular task better.
Categories: Troubleshooting Tags: getmac, hostname, ipconfig, nbtstat, net, netstat, nslookup, pathping, ping, tracert
Troubleshooting IPv6 Connectivity
The standard command-line tools we find in Windows 7 have full IPv6 functionality. Tools like Ping, Ipconfig, Pathping, Tracert, Netstat, and Route all support IPv6. Then we find tools specific to IPv6 which are provided in the Netsh command structure. But before we go for some troubleshooting tips, let’s check some mechanisms such as, IPv6 address resolution and configuration.
Categories: Networking Tags: configuration, DNS, interface, interface ID, ipconfig, IPv4, IPv6, ND, netsh, pathping, ping, PTR, tracert
Troubleshooting IP Configuration
Windows 7 retains the same command-line tools of its predecessors for troubleshooting IP configurations. The most basic tools are the Ping and Ipconfig utilities which help you determine your system’s IP configuration and test connectivity. There are more advanced network tools such as, Tracert or Pathping, Nslookup for DNS related issues, etc. These help you troubleshoot advanced network related issues but this article will only cover the basic command-line tools which are adequate for the Windows 7 average users.
Categories: Networking, Troubleshooting Tags: apipa, command-line, configuration, DHCP, DNS, IP, ipconfig, nslookup, pathping, ping, tools, trace route, tracert
