How to I bring up my network access or a specific interface manually (without using NetworkManager or the network service)?

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Issue

  • How do I gain network access to a system for troubleshooting?
  • The network service and/or NetworkManager service are not working. How can I bring networking up to troubleshoot further?
  • How can I bring up an interface for the current boot only?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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