How to Install MTR on Ubuntu Server Latest

MTR is a network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of the ping and traceroute commands. It allows you to simultaneously ping multiple destinations while also tracing the route taken by packets to reach those destinations.

In this tutorial, we will explain how to install MTR on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, you need to have the following:

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

Before we can install MTR, we need to update the package repository on Ubuntu Server. This is done using the package management tool, apt.

To update the package repository, open a terminal window and run the following command:

sudo apt update

Enter your password if prompted, and wait for the command to complete.

Step 2: Install MTR

Now that we have updated the package repository, we can go ahead and install MTR using the following command:

sudo apt install mtr

Enter your password if prompted, and wait for the command to complete.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once the installation is complete, you can verify MTR installation by running the following command:

mtr --version

This command should return the version number of MTR, confirming that it has been successfully installed.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed MTR on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use this powerful network diagnostic tool to troubleshoot network issues and improve your network performance.

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