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# OS checks

## Check Internet and DNS Connectivity

To get started with the AI Manager, ensure you have internet access and a functioning DNS. To troubleshoot and verify internet connectivity and DNS functionality on a Linux system, follow these steps:

#### Step 1: Test internet connectivity

To test if you have internet connectivity, you can try pinging an external server like Google's DNS server.

* **Ping an external server:** Run the following command:

  ```bash
  ping -c 4 8.8.8.8
  ```

  This command sends four ICMP echo requests to Google's DNS server. If you receive replies, your internet connection is working.

#### Step 2: Verify DNS functionality

If your network connection is active but you suspect DNS issues, you should verify that DNS resolution functions correctly.

* **Ping a domain name:** To check if DNS is working, try pinging a domain name:

  ```bash
  ping -c 4 google.com
  ```

  If the domain name resolves to an IP address and you receive replies, your DNS works. If not, you might see an error like "unknown host," indicating a DNS resolution issue.