ifstat

Additional Notes

ifstat is a network command used to show network interface statistics. It helps identify network bottlenecks and monitor throughput on specific interfaces in real time.

ifstat is not always installed by default. It is typically provided by the ifstat package or is available from EPEL on RHEL-based systems.

Syntax

ifstat [options] [interface ...]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how ifstat behaves.
• interface: Network interface to monitor (e.g., eth0).

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

ifstat --help
man ifstat

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man ifstat, ifstat --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.