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netselect:tldr:f4763
netselect: Choose the server with the lowest latency.
$ sudo netselect ${host_1} ${host_2}
try on your machine
The command "sudo netselect ${host_1} ${host_2}" is used to determine the fastest mirror server for a given host_1 and host_2 using the "netselect" tool.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "sudo": It is used to execute the command with administrative/root privileges. The "netselect" command requires elevated privileges to function properly.
- "netselect": It is a utility for choosing the fastest mirror from a list of public mirrors. It measures the response time of each mirror server and selects the one with the lowest latency.
- "${host_1}": It is a variable that represents the first host or mirror server to be evaluated by netselect. Replace "${host_1}" with the actual hostname or IP address of the server you want to test.
- "${host_2}": It is a variable that represents the second host or mirror server to be evaluated by netselect. Replace "${host_2}" with the actual hostname or IP address of the server you want to test.
So, by running this command, netselect will measure the response time to both host_1 and host_2, and determine which server is the fastest based on their latency.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.