endutxent - Linux

Overview

endutxent is a command-line tool for managing network endpoints and services. It allows you to create, modify, and delete endpoints and add or remove services bound to them.

Syntax

endutxent [options] <action> <endpoint> [<service>...]

Options/Flags

• -h, –help: Display help and usage information.
• -v, –version: Print version information.
• -f, –force: Force operation without confirmation.
• -d, –debug: Enable debug mode.
• -w, –wait: Wait for endpoint to become available before performing operation.

Actions

• create: Create a new endpoint.
• modify: Modify an existing endpoint.
• delete: Delete an existing endpoint.
• add: Add one or more services to an endpoint.
• remove: Remove one or more services from an endpoint.

Examples

Create an endpoint:

endutxent create my-endpoint

Modify endpoint properties:

endutxent modify my-endpoint --port 8080

Delete an endpoint:

endutxent delete my-endpoint

Add a service:

endutxent add my-endpoint web-service

Remove a service:

endutxent remove my-endpoint web-service

Common Issues

Endpoint already exists:

Check if the endpoint with the given name already exists. Use the --force option to override.

Service not found:

Verify that the specified service exists. Make sure the service is running and accessible.

Endpoint not available:

Wait for the endpoint to become available or use the --wait option.

Integration

With other commands:

• ss: View network connections and find the ports used by endpoints.
• netstat: Monitor network activity and troubleshoot connectivity.

Related Commands

• service: Manage system services through a command-line interface.
• systemctl: Control and manage systemd services and units.