Alive: How to test a port on a remote host

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When creating a VM and opening a port doesn’t work, it's often necessary to perform multiple tedious manual checks (network, firewall, fail2ban, etc.). Netcat (nc) greatly simplifies this process by allowing you to test the accessibility of a port on a remote host. I’m offering a bash script called "Alive" that automates these tests in a loop, with immediate visual feedback on the connection status. This script is useful for monitoring ports during service installations, reboots, and more.

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Hello world !

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Welcome to this new space where I'll be sharing my knowledge and experiences with Linux admin, virtualization, and open-source services.

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