Managing network interfaces on AlmaLinux 9 is essential for configuring networking settings on your system.
To manage network interfaces, follow these steps:
Step 1: Use the ip Command
The ip command is a powerful tool for managing network interfaces. To display the current network configuration, use:
For a more concise output, you can use the shorthand command:
Step 2: Bring Down and Up a Specific Interface
To deactivate and reactivate a network interface (e.g., enp0s3), use:
Alternatively, you can use the deprecated ifconfig command. However, it is recommended to use ip for modern Linux distributions.
Step 3: Use the ifconfig Command
While ifconfig is still available, it is considered legacy. To display interface information, run:
For a quick overview of all interfaces, you can use the following command:
Step 4: Restart a Specific Interface
To restart a network interface using ifconfig (e.g., enp0s3), you can run:
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can effectively manage network interfaces on AlmaLinux 9 using either the modern ip command or the traditional ifconfig command.