How to Install traceroute Command on Amazon Linux

Introduction

The traceroute command is a network diagnostic tool used to track the route that packets take across an IP network. It shows the IP addresses of the routers in the path from the source to the destination. Unfortunately, on Amazon Linux, the traceroute command is not installed by default. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing the traceroute command on Amazon Linux and using it to trace the route to a destination.

Installation Process

To install the traceroute command on Amazon Linux, you can use the following command:

sudo yum install traceroute

If the traceroute package is not found using the above command, you can install the traceroute command using the following alternative command:

sudo yum install traceroute-ng

The traceroute-ng package provides similar functionality to the traditional traceroute command and is compatible with Amazon Linux.

How to Use traceroute

Once you have successfully installed the traceroute or traceroute-ng package, you can use the command as follows:

traceroute [destination]

Replace [destination] with the IP address or domain name of the target server or website you want to trace the route to.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install the traceroute command on Amazon Linux, a network diagnostic tool that helps you trace the route of packets across an IP network. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can now effectively use the traceroute command to troubleshoot network connectivity issues and better understand the path packets take to reach their destination.