ntl
Run a script on multiple nodes
TLDR
View documentation for the original command
SYNOPSIS
N/A - Command not found
As ntl is not a standard executable, a general synopsis cannot be provided. If it exists in your environment, its synopsis would depend entirely on its custom implementation.
DESCRIPTION
The command ntl is not a standard or commonly recognized utility across most mainstream Linux distributions. Unlike commands such as ls, grep, or cd, there is no official man page, widely known functionality, or established purpose associated with a direct ntl executable in typical system environments. Its absence from standard utility sets, POSIX specifications, and common software repositories indicates it is not a part of the fundamental Linux command-line toolkit.
It is highly probable that ntl refers to a typo (e.g., for ntp, netstat, nmap, or ntlm_auth), a custom-defined alias, a shell script specific to a particular user's environment, or a component of a very niche or proprietary software package that is not generally installed or documented. Therefore, without specific contextual information, it is impossible to provide accurate details regarding its intended use, options, or behavior. Users encountering this command should verify its source and purpose within their specific system context, as its existence and functionality would be entirely bespoke.
CAVEATS
Attempting to execute ntl on most Linux systems will result in a "command not found" error, indicating that the shell cannot locate a program with that name in the system's PATH.
Even if a program named ntl exists in a specific environment, its behavior and security implications would be entirely dependent on its custom implementation and should be investigated carefully before execution.
POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS
If you encountered ntl, consider the following:
1. Typo: The most common reason. Double-check the command name you intended.
2. Custom Script/Alias: Your system or a user might have created a custom script or alias named ntl.
3. Proprietary Software: It could be a command from a specific, less common software package not widely distributed.
4. Library Reference: Sometimes 'ntl' refers to the NTL (Number Theory Library) C++ library, but this is not a direct command-line executable and has no direct shell command equivalent.
HISTORY
There is no documented history for a standard ntl Linux command. It does not appear in historical Unix releases, POSIX standards, or common GNU/Linux utility sets. Any usage of ntl likely stems from custom development, specific niche applications, or common typos.
SEE ALSO
ntp(8) - Network Time Protocol daemon/utility (commonly confused typo), netstat(8) - Print network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, etc. (another common typo source), ntlm_auth(1) - Samba utility for NTLM authentication (shares 'ntl' substring, but different command)