CompTIA Exam XK0-005 Topic 1 Question 40 Discussion

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Question #: 40
Topic #: 1

A Linux administrator is troubleshooting an SSHD issue on a server. Users are receiving error messages stating the connection is refused. Which of the following commands should be used to verify whether the service is listening?

Anslookup

Broute

Cnetstat

Difconfig

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Suggested Answer: C

netstat is a command-line tool that displays network connections, routing tables, and a number of network interface statistics. It can be used to check if the SSHD service is listening on its default port (usually port 22) or any other configured port.

by Ronna at Sep 16, 2024, 09:20 AM

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Shawna

8 months ago

Ifconfig? What is this, the 90s? We use ip commands these days, my friend.

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Brandee

6 months ago

User 4: Good point, I'll give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Kip

6 months ago

User 3: Maybe you should try using the ip command instead of ifconfig to troubleshoot further.

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Becky

7 months ago

User 2: Yeah, I did. It seems like the service is not listening on the expected port.

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Rosio

7 months ago

User 1: Have you tried using the netstat command to check if SSHD is listening?

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Heike

8 months ago

Haha, nslookup? Really? That's for DNS, not checking if a service is running. Come on, people!

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Karina

8 months ago

Netstat all the way! You can even use it to see which process is using the port. Very handy for solving SSHD issues.

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Veta

8 months ago

I was just about to say the same thing! Netstat is the go-to tool for network troubleshooting like this.

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Charlene

7 months ago

Yes, netstat will show you if the service is listening on the server.

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Stephania

7 months ago

I agree, netstat is the way to go for troubleshooting SSHD connection issues.

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Cora

7 months ago

Netstat is definitely the command you need to use to check if the service is listening.

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Tyisha

8 months ago

Netstat is definitely the way to go here. That's the classic command to check if a service is listening on a specific port.

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Genevieve

8 months ago

Netstat is a lifesaver when it comes to checking for listening services on a server.

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Lyla

8 months ago

I always use netstat to troubleshoot SSHD issues, it's very reliable.

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Rima

8 months ago

I agree, netstat is the best option to check if the service is listening.

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Vilma

8 months ago

Netstat is the answer, no doubt. Unless you're trying to find Nessie in Loch Ness, in which case you'd use nslookup.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

Make sure to check the output of netstat to see if SSHD is listening on the server.

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Dianne

8 months ago

I've used netstat before to troubleshoot similar issues.

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Tula

8 months ago

Yes, netstat will show if the service is listening on the server.

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Quentin

8 months ago

I think netstat is the right command to use.

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Elke

9 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) netstat makes sense. It checks the network connections.

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Roxane

9 months ago

I agree, netstat is the way to go. It's like the swiss army knife of network troubleshooting tools.

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Dierdre

8 months ago

Netstat is definitely the go-to command for checking network services.

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Sharen

8 months ago

No, I haven't. I'll give that a try.

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Telma

8 months ago

Have you tried using netstat to check if the service is listening?

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Elli

9 months ago

I agree with Marg. Netstat will show if the service is listening on the server.

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Marg

9 months ago

I think the answer is C) netstat.

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Carlton

9 months ago

Netstat is definitely the way to go here. It's the classic tool for checking network connections and listening services.

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Milly

8 months ago

No, I haven't. I'll give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Ilene

9 months ago

Have you tried using netstat to check if the service is listening?

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