Use the command to test communication
between hosts, for example between a render node and a Backburner Manager
on Linux or Windows systems.
Use: |
To: |
<ip_address> |
Verify that the host on which you issue the command can
communicate with the host whose address you specify in <ip_address>. Example:
If this command does
not return a response from the host whose IP address you specified, ensure
there is a valid network connection, and that both machines are
on the same network.
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<hostname> |
Verify that the host on which you issue the command can
communicate with the host whose name you specify in <hostname>. Example:
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NoteIf you can successfully
“ping” the IP address, but not the hostname, the Domain Name Server
may be unable to map the hostname to an IP address. Or, if you are
running the command on a Linux workstation, the hostname/IP address
pair may be missing from the /etc/hosts file
or from the NIS (Network Information Services) server. If necessary,
consult your network administrator for help correcting the missing hostname.