What is the role of the CentOS tracert command?

The tracert command is a network diagnostic tool used to trace and display the path of data packets from the source address to the target address.

It sends a series of ICMP echo request (ping) messages, records the round-trip time (RTT) for each message, and the IP addresses of the routers it passes through. The tracert command helps diagnose network connection issues, determine the path packets take to reach a target address, and check for potential network delays or failures.

By using the tracert command, one can analyze bottlenecks and points of failure within a network, helping network administrators pinpoint and resolve connection issues.