014.01.40.10. Describe the significance of the loopback interface (lo) in network configuration, including its role in connecting to the machine itself, and explain the peculiarities of its netmask a…
014.01.40.9. Briefly discuss the /etc/nsswitch.conf file and its role in controlling name-related precedence settings on a Linux system, with a specific focus on the host lookup setting.
014.01.40.7. Explain the purpose of Multicast DNS (mDNS) and Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR) in zero-configuration name service systems. How do these protocols go beyond hostname resolut…
014.01.40.6. How does systemd-resolved enhance traditional DNS configurations, and what role does it play in combining name lookup services for different interfaces?
014.01.40.5. What are the challenges with the traditional DNS configuration, and how are they addressed through caching and zero-configuration DNS solutions? Name a few daemons commonly used for DNS …
014.01.40.4. Describe the traditional configuration file for DNS servers, /etc/resolv.conf, and explain its key elements, including the search line and nameserver entries.
014.01.40.2. Can you explain the concept of TCP ports and their significance in establishing connections between applications on different hosts? Provide an example of a TCP connection using port num…
014.01.40.1. Can you explain the importance of DNS in network configuration and how it differs from other network elements, considering its placement in the application layer?
014.01.40.3. How does the /etc/hosts file play a role in hostname lookups, and can you provide an example of entries in this file for local subnet hosts?
014.01.40.2. Walk us through the typical process of hostname resolution in Linux, from the application calling a function to the final retrieval of the IP address.
014.01.40.10. How does UDP handle error detection, and why might some applications choose UDP over TCP, especially in scenarios where speed is crucial?
014.01.40.6. Describe the characteristics of TCP as a transport layer protocol and explain its popularity in networking applications. What are the key responsibilities of an application process using…
014.01.40.5. What is the purpose of the /etc/services file in relation to well-known port numbers, and how does it translate these port numbers into names?
014.01.40.4. How can you identify and view the open TCP connections on a Linux machine using the netstat command? Provide an example of interpreting netstat output related to TCP connections.