How to Install traceroute Command on Generic Linux

If you are using a Generic Linux distribution and the traceroute command is not found, you can follow these steps to install it.

Why traceroute is no longer included by default

In some Linux distributions, the traceroute command has been replaced by the traceroute package. This change was made to provide a more comprehensive and modern tool for network troubleshooting.

Installation Steps

1. Update Package Repository:

   sudo apt update
   

2. Install traceroute:

   sudo apt install traceroute
   

3. Verify Installation:

   traceroute --version
   

Compatibility Issue Solution

If the above commands are not compatible with your Generic Linux distribution, you can try the following alternative:

1. Update Package Repository:

   sudo yum check-update
   

2. Install traceroute:

   sudo yum install traceroute
   

3. Verify Installation:

   traceroute --version
   

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered how to install the traceroute command on Generic Linux. By following these steps, you can now use traceroute to trace the route that packets take to reach a destination, helping you with network troubleshooting tasks.