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# Nmap Scanning

### Simple Namp Scan

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```bash
$ nmap -A [ IP ADDRESS ]
```

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### Fast Scan

Scan for 100 most common ports

```bash
$ nmap -F [ip address ]
```

### Quick TCP Scan

```
nmap -sC -sV -vv -oA quick $ip 
```