Tools for Linux Server Troubleshooting

A technician has installed a Linux server in the tax office.

The server can access most of the resources on the network, but it cannot connect to another server that has a share for backup.

The technician learns that the target server is on a different subnet.

Which of the following tools should the technician use to ensure the Linux server can reach the backup location?

A.

netstat

B.

traceroute

C.

route

D.

dig

E.

ifconfig.

B.

The correct tool that the technician should use to ensure the Linux server can reach the backup location is B. traceroute.

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool used to identify the path that network traffic takes from one device to another. It sends packets to the destination server and then displays the path taken by those packets, along with any delays encountered along the way.

Since the Linux server cannot connect to another server that has a share for backup, it is likely that there is a routing issue between the two subnets. Traceroute can help the technician identify the path taken by the packets and pinpoint where the routing issue is occurring.

Netstat is a command-line tool that displays active network connections, routing tables, and network interface statistics. It is not a suitable tool for identifying routing issues between subnets.

Route is a command-line tool used to manipulate the kernel's IP routing table. It can be used to add or delete routes, but it does not provide information about the path taken by network traffic.

Dig is a command-line tool used to perform DNS queries. It is not a suitable tool for identifying routing issues between subnets.

Ifconfig is a command-line tool used to configure network interfaces. It displays information about the current network configuration but does not provide information about the path taken by network traffic.