Linux Network Administration - NIC Information

The video tutorial explains the concept of a Network Interface Card (NIC), its role in connecting computers to networks, and how to find and analyze NIC information using Linux commands like ifconfig and eethtool. It covers different types of interfaces, including loopback and virtual interfaces, and demonstrates using Putty for remote access. The tutorial also highlights key network settings such as speed and duplex mode, which are essential for network configuration and troubleshooting.

What does NIC stand for?

What is the purpose of a NIC in a computer?

How can you find the name of your NIC?

What does the command 'ifconfig' do?

What is the significance of the LO interface?

What does NAT stand for and what is its purpose?

What information can you obtain using the 'ethtool' command?