AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is ping?
Ping: A basic network diagnostic tool that sends small echo requests to a host and reports whether replies arrive and how long they take. It is a quick way to check reachability and delay.
Ping: an example
Running ping 8.8.8.8 shows whether your machine can reach that server and the round-trip time.
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Where you learn it
Ping is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.