What is it?
Traceroute is a network tool that shows the path data takes to reach a destination on the internet.
Tech Understandability: Beginner
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Traceroute helps you see the route data takes across the internet.
Analogy or Comparison
Think of it like a map that shows how to get from one city to another, step by step.
Why it matters?
It helps identify where problems are in a network. This can be useful for fixing connection issues.
Fun Fact
Traceroute can reveal how many different networks the data passes through.
Related Terms
Ping: Ping is a tool used to test the reachability of a host on a network.
Network Latency: Network latency is the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.
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