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vnstat: Display traffic summary for a specific network interface.
$ vnstat -i ${eth0}
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The command "vnstat -i ${eth0}" is used to retrieve network traffic statistics for a specific network interface, with "eth0" being the interface used in this example. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "vnstat" is a command-line tool used for monitoring network traffic and generating statistical data.
  • "-i" is an option used to specify the network interface for which you want to gather statistics.
  • "${eth0}" is a placeholder for the network interface name. In this case, "eth0" is the specific interface for which you want to retrieve traffic statistics. The eth0 interface is commonly used for Ethernet connections in Linux systems.

By running this command, you will obtain network traffic statistics for the specified network interface, including information such as total data usage, data transfer rates, and usage over time.

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.
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