Nmap
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Nmap is A network scanning tool that can perform various types of scans, including ping sweeps and traceroutes.
Mostly:discovers(3), structural field(3), can perform(2)
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- Network Diagnostic Tools
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discoveredByDiscovered by(1)
- Hosts and Services
ex:hosts-and-services
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| Predicate | Value | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Discovers | Hosts | [1] |
| Discovers | Services | [1] |
| Discovers | Hosts and Services | [1] |
| Structural Field | description | [1] |
| Structural Field | usage | [1] |
| Structural Field | command | [1] |
| Can Perform | Ping Sweeps | [1] |
| Can Perform | Traceroutes | [1] |
| Scan Types | ping-sweeps | [1] |
| Scan Types | traceroutes | [1] |
| Rdf:type | Network Scanning Tool | [1] |
| Description | A network scanning tool that can perform various types of scans, including ping sweeps and traceroutes | [1] |
| Usage | Useful for discovering hosts and services on a network | [1] |
| Command | nmap -sn <hostname_or_IP> | [1] |
| Command Note | ping scan | [1] |
| Performs | Various Types of Scans | [1] |
| List Position | 5 | [1] |
| Has Command | nmap -sn <hostname_or_IP> | [1] |
| Instance of | Network Diagnostic Tools | [1] |
| Tool Format | description-usage-command | [1] |
| Command Syntax | nmap -sn <hostname_or_IP> | [1] |
| Command Option | -sn | [1] |
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- **Description**: Combines the functionality of `ping` and `traceroute` to provide a continuous stream of statistics about the network path. - **Usage**: Provides real-time data on packet loss and latency at each hop. - **Command**: `mtr <…
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