How do you display the system's network configurations?

To display the system's network configurations, the command "ifconfig" is used. This utility provides information about the current network interfaces on a Linux system. When executed, it shows details such as the interface name, IP address, netmask, broadcast address, and more for each active network interface. This command has traditionally been the standard method for viewing network configuration details in Linux systems, particularly on older distributions.

While there are other commands listed that provide network-related information, "ifconfig" is specifically focused on showing the configuration of network interfaces. It is worth noting that in many modern Linux distributions, "ifconfig" is deprecated in favor of the "ip" command, which offers more advanced functionalities and options, including displaying network configurations with "ip address." However, in the context of traditional network configuration display, "ifconfig" remains commonly referenced in training materials.

Commands like "netstat" are primarily used for displaying network connections and routing tables but do not primarily provide interface configuration details. Thus, "ifconfig" stands out as the appropriate choice for displaying the network configurations.