8.4. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

There is a great deal of overlap between what is in this objective and what has come before. The primary topics beneath this objective involve recovering operating systems, resolving common operational problems, looking at error messages, and using diagnostic tools. Each of these topics is examined in this section.

8.4.1. Critical Information

As an administrator, you must be able to do all the functions this exam focuses on. But none will make you shine in the eyes of users as much as the ability to get systems back up and running after problems have occurred. The topics beneath this objective focus on that part of the job and your skill set.

8.4.1.1. Startup

The programs to begin at startup can be configured ...

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