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The command "snoop to port ${port} from host ${hostname}" is used to capture network traffic on a specific port from a specific host. Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command means:
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"snoop": Refers to a packet capturing tool used in Unix-like operating systems (such as Solaris and illumos) to capture network traffic. It allows you to analyze network packets for troubleshooting or monitoring purposes.
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"to port ${port}": Specifies the port number that you want to capture traffic on. The "${port}" is a placeholder representing the actual port number you want to use. For example, if you want to capture traffic on port 80 (HTTP), you would replace "${port}" with "80".
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"from host ${hostname}": Specifies the host or IP address from which you want to capture traffic. The "${hostname}" is a placeholder representing the actual hostname or IP address of the desired host. For instance, if you want to capture traffic from a host with the IP address 192.168.1.100, you would replace "${hostname}" with "192.168.1.100".
Putting it all together, the command "snoop to port ${port} from host ${hostname}" instructs the system to use the snoop tool to capture network traffic on a specific port from a specific host. This can be helpful in troubleshooting network issues or monitoring network activity.