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Linux Cheatsheet ConfigFiles

The document provides a cheat sheet for configuring network settings in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, specifically within the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth# files. It includes examples for both static and dynamic IP configurations, detailing various arguments such as DEVICE, BOOTPROTO, and GATEWAY. Each argument is explained with its corresponding value to assist users in setting up network interfaces.

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Linux Cheatsheet ConfigFiles

The document provides a cheat sheet for configuring network settings in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, specifically within the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth# files. It includes examples for both static and dynamic IP configurations, detailing various arguments such as DEVICE, BOOTPROTO, and GATEWAY. Each argument is explained with its corresponding value to assist users in setting up network interfaces.

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Complete Guide to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

with Grant McWilliams

Config Files Cheat Sheet


/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth#

The /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth# contains network settings for each network interface.

Static ip example:

DEVICE=eth0
BOOTPROTO=none
IPV6INIT=yes
MTU=1500
NM_CONTROLLED=no
ONBOOT=yes
TYPE=Ethernet
HWADDR=[Link]
IPADDR=[Link]
NETMASK=[Link]
GATEWAY=[Link]
DNS1=[Link]
USERCTL=no

Dynamic IP example:

DEVICE=eth0
BOOTPROTO=dynamic

Argument Value

DEVICE= Network DeviceName (eth0, eth1)

BOOTPROTO= Static (none) or dynamic

IPV6INIT= Initialize IPv6

MTU= Maximum transmission unit

NM_CONTROLLED= Control with NetworkManager? (yes, no)

ONBOOT= Start interface on boot?

TYPE= Type of network card (Ethernet)

HWADDR= Hardware address (MAC)

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IPADDR= IP address

NETMASK= Network subnet mask

GATEWAY= Default gateway for the interface

DNS1= Nameserver for the interface

USERCTL= Type of network card (Ethernet)

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