[TBD]When to use ip tool instead of ifconfig tool

Approach to install IP tools in Ubuntu

iproute module containes IP tools (ip link, ip addr). Refer below apt-get command

apt-get install iproute

Reference

https://www.tecmint.com/ifconfig-vs-ip-command-comparing-network-configuration/

http://linux-ip.net/html/tools-ip-link.html#tools-ip-link-set-name

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/iproute2-networking-and-traffic-control-tools.html