Structured Network Troubleshooting Methodology Step 7 Document Findings, Actions, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned
Step 5 in a structured network troubleshooting methodology is to Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary. Step 6 is to verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures. Here we discus Step 7, document findings, actions, outcomes, and lessons learned. More ...
Why Bother to Design Your SME Network?
Most people browse over to their online networking accessories supperstore, buy a kit, plug it in and off they go. Usually it works just fine, so why bother to design your network? More ...
Simple Checks to Diagnose Windows Network Problems
Do you often run into problems where you can't get a computer to connect to another computer or other network device on Windows?. Here are some simple checks to perform when debugging network problems. More ...
How to Set Up a Network Printer for a Home or Small Office
Adding a network printer to your home or small office can seem like a daunting task. In this article I cover the basics of installing a wired or wireless network printer on one, or multiple computers in three simple steps. More ...
Five Network Design Considerations
Here are five things that must be taken into consideration in a network's design. A designer must consider; redundancy, congestion, hardware limits, monitoring, and Layer 8, the hypothetical 'user' layer of the OSI model in network design. More ...
Structured Network Troubleshooting Methodology
following a structured troubleshooting approach not only helps prevent you from trying the same thing more than once and inadvertently skipping a task, For the Network+ exam, the methodology shown in figure 21-2 is the one you should memorize. More ...
Troubleshoot Network Connectivity With a Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
A time-domain reflectometer (TDR) is an instrument that can be used to locate faults in network cables. It can be used for routine maintenance or tracking down illegal taps. More ...
Fiber Optic Connectors - The Complete Guide
A fiber optic connector terminates the end of a fiber optic cable and is used when you need to connect and disconnect the fiber cable quickly. Fiber optic manufacturers have been on a mission to develop ae better fiber connector. There have been over 100 connectors developed over the years but only a few have stood the test of time. More ...
Small Business Server Migration Guide
If your business has grown large enough that you need your first server, you may be deciding what server to get. Here are some important things to consider when choosing a small business server. More ...
Network Schematic Symbols
A network diagram is a map of the nodes and connections in a computer network. Cisco's icons are globally recognized and generally accepted as standard for network topology design. More ...
Network Management Components - The Basics of an Effective Management Strategy
This article will define a network management strategy for managing the network. It is necessary to define how the equipment is going to be monitored and determine if the current management strategy is adequate or if new applications, equipment, protocols and processes must be identified. More ...
How to Choose a Fiber Optic Tool Kit
What do you need in a fiber optic tool kit? There are kits for epoxy and polishing connector termination, quick connector termination, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, optic cleaning, fiber optic testing, and many more. More ...
Basics of RAID
RAID is simply an acronym that stands for Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks. RAID generally allows data to be written to multiple hard disk drives so that a failure of any one drive in the array does not result in the loss of any data, as well as increasing the system?s fault tolerance. More ...
Network Maintenance
It is important to create a backup procedure for your network. The backup procedure should define a schedule and the type of backups that will be created. Each backup disc or tape should be clearly labeled and recorded in a log. More ...
