Day One
Using Ping to find an IP Address
Ping is a tool that is used to perform a very simple, quick test, of whether a computer is on the network. It sends a special network message to the computer use specify that asks that computer to simply reply 'I am here'.
Just like any other network request, Ping must first look up the computer name it wants to contact to get the IP Address. This means we can use it to demonstrate the process of DNS Lookups.
Ping is a 'Command Line Tool'. To use it, you must start the Windows 'Command Prompt' by clicking the Start button and Navigating through All Programs, Accessories, and clicking 'Command Prompt'.
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