System Administration Guide, Volume 3

ifconfig Command Task Map

Table 6-7 ifconfig Command Task Map

Task 

Description 

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Get information about a specific interface. 

Involves using the ifconfig command.

"How to Get Information About a Specific Interface"

Get information about all interfaces on a network. 

Involves using the -a option of the ifconfig command.

"nsswitch.conf File -- Specifying Which Name Service to Use"