Why MTR command?
You might be wondering why I’m writing about a tool called “My Traceroute” (mtr) when there are other tools like traceroute, ping, netstat, and ip that can also help with checking network connections. Well, mtr is a bit different. It is similar to the top command because it updates itself automatically and shows you live information about how the network is responding and if you are connected.
MTR Command in Linux
As someone who manages Linux systems, you know that the common belief is to blame all problems on the infrastructure, which is your area of responsibility. Network engineers, who you playfully call your “enemies”, often tell you, “It’s not a network problem.” Hearing those words can be frustrating because it means the focus shifts to you, your operating systems, and your hardware. Instead of relying on the word of the network engineers, you can proactively check the network yourself.
The mtr tool allows you to do this without bothering anyone else or getting involved in a troubleshooting meeting. The mtr command is a simple but useful tool for analyzing and troubleshooting networks. This brief explanation will help you get started.
MTR Command in Linux
- Why MTR command?
- Benefits of MTR
- Installation of MTR
- Usage of MTR
- 1. IPv4
- 2. IPv6
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