Managing network connections and diagnosing issues can be made easier by using the right network commands. Here’s a quick guide to essential network commands for Windows, Azure Function Apps Console, and OpenSSL.
1. Windows Network Commands
| Command | Environment | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ipconfig |
Windows (CMD) | Displays network configuration | ipconfig |
Get-NetIPAddress |
Windows (PowerShell) | PowerShell version of ipconfig | Get-NetIPAddress |
ping |
Windows (CMD) | Tests connectivity to a host | ping google.com |
Test-Connection |
Windows (PowerShell) | PowerShell version of ping | Test-Connection google.com |
tracert |
Windows (CMD) | Traces network packet route | tracert google.com |
Test-NetConnection |
Windows (PowerShell) | PowerShell version of tracert | Test-NetConnection google.com -TraceRoute |
netstat |
Windows (CMD) | Shows active connections | netstat -an |
Get-NetTCPConnection |
Windows (PowerShell) | PowerShell version of netstat | Get-NetTCPConnection |
2. Azure Function Apps Console Network Commands
| Command | Environment | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
curl |
Azure Function Apps | Tests network/API endpoint | curl https://example.com |
nslookup |
Azure Function Apps | Resolves DNS name | nslookup example.com |
ping |
Azure Function Apps | Tests connectivity to a remote host | ping example.com |
traceroute |
Azure Function Apps | Traces packet path to a host | traceroute example.com |
3. OpenSSL Command
| Command | Environment | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
openssl s_client -connect |
OpenSSL (CMD, Console) | Tests SSL/TLS connection to a host
Pass additional parameter -tls1 or -tls1_1 or -tls1_2 or -tls1_3 or -ssl3 to check appropriate TLS/SSL protocols |
openssl s_client -connect example.com:443 |
These commands can simplify network troubleshooting across various environments: Windows, Azure Function Apps, and OpenSSL. With the right tools, managing your network connections becomes more efficient and secure.
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