Ifconfig (Linux)
ifconfig (short for interface configuration) is a
command-line utility used in Unix-like operating systems, including Linux, macOS,
and BSD, to configure, control, and query network interface parameters. Here
are some key points about ifconfig:
Functionality: It allows users to set IP addresses, subnet masks, and enable or disable network interfaces. It can also be used to view the current configuration of network interfaces.
Usage: Common commands include ifconfig to display all
active interfaces, ifconfig [interface] up to enable an interface, and ifconfig
[interface] down to disable an interface.
Deprecation: In many modern Linux distributions, ifconfig
has been deprecated in favor of the ip command from the iproute2 package, which
offers more features and better support for modern networking needs.