What command provides local interface information?

The command that provides local interface information is typically 'ifconfig' in Unix-based operating systems. This command displays the network configuration details of all active interfaces, including their IP addresses, netmasks, broadcast addresses, and more. It's useful for diagnosing network issues, managing interfaces, and retrieving basic interface settings.

In Unix-like systems, 'ifconfig' is primarily used for configuring network interfaces, viewing their statuses, and enabling or disabling them. Therefore, it serves the purpose of providing detailed information about local interfaces.

On the other hand, 'ipconfig' is functionally similar but is specific to Windows operating systems. It also displays network interface configuration details but isn't the answer to this question if we're primarily considering Unix/Linux environments. The command 'interfaces' is not a standard command in common operating systems for retrieving interface information, and 'route' is used for managing the routing table rather than directly providing interface details.