Chapter 15. Troubleshooting Procedures and Best Practices

OBJECTIVES

This chapter covers the following CompTIA-specified objectives for the “Network Support” section of the Network+ exam:

Given a network problem scenario, select an appropriate course of action based on a general troubleshooting strategy. This strategy includes the following steps.

  • Establish the symptoms

  • Identify the affected areas

  • Establish what has changed

  • Select the most probable cause

  • Implement a solution

  • Test the results

  • Recognize the potential effects of the solution

  • Document the solution

  • In order for troubleshooting to be successful, it must be approached in a structured manner. These steps describe a troubleshooting methodology that has been proven in the field.

Given a troubleshooting ...

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