function::sock_state_num2str - Linux


Overview

The function::sock_state_num2str command converts a socket state number to a string. It is part of the Linux Operating System and can be used for debugging network-related issues or understanding the state of network connections.

Syntax

function::sock_state_num2str <socket_state_numeric>

Options/Flags

None.

Examples

Simple Usage:

function::sock_state_num2str 1

Output:

ESTABLISHED

Advanced Usage:

Convert the socket state number 15 to a string:

function::sock_state_num2str 15

Output:

TIME_WAIT

Common Issues

Ensure that the input socket state number is valid. If an invalid number is provided, the command will output an error message.

Integration

The function::sock_state_num2str command can be combined with other tools for network debugging. For example, it can be used with the netstat command to display network connections and their states in a more human-readable format:

netstat -an | awk '{print $6}' | function::sock_state_num2str

Related Commands

  • sock_state_str2num
  • sock_state_all
  • netstat