Network Troubleshooting
Network troubleshooting is the process of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems within a computer network.
Common Network Issues
- Connectivity problems
- Slow network performance
- DNS resolution issues
- IP address conflicts
- Packet loss
- High latency
Troubleshooting Tools
- ping: Test connectivity to a specific IP address or domain
- traceroute/tracert: Trace the path of packets across an IP network
- nslookup/dig: Query DNS servers for domain name or IP address mapping
- ipconfig/ifconfig: View and configure network interfaces
- netstat: Display network connections and routing tables
- Wireshark: Analyze network traffic at a packet level
Troubleshooting Steps
- Identify and isolate the problem
- Gather information about the issue
- Consider recent changes that might have caused the problem
- Use appropriate troubleshooting tools
- Test potential solutions
- Implement the solution and verify the fix
- Document the problem and solution for future reference
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