The ss
command is the successor to the netstat command on Linux systems. The command is used by system administrators to see information about network connections. It allows you to check things like the status, origin, and destination of connections. In addition, ss
displays route tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to use the ss
command through examples and explanations. We’ll show you its most common uses and everything you need to know in order to use it effectively.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to use
ss
command