Using the ping command in the command timely window on your computer system might appear like something only computer science teachers and students must do, but the reality is that any instructor or student can benefit from understanding how to do it. Similarly, running a traceroute might appear like something just a computer technology instructor or student must know how to do, however its really something that anybody can benefit from knowing how to do..
A traceroute reveals you the hops or connection points in between your computer and the destination (often a site). This is a fascinating way for students to see where on the planet traffic is going to and coming from. If theyre shocked by what they see, Run a few traceroutes with your students and see. Enjoy this short video in which I show how to conduct a traceroute..

Back in November I.
published a video about using the ping command on a Windows computer system. The factor for that was to show a simple technique to check if a website is down or if there is an issue on your end..