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220-1101 · Question #659

A user returns to work after a two-week vacation and cannot connect to an internal server. The remote drives were working the last time the user accessed them. Which of the following steps should the

The correct answer is D. Determine if any infrastructure changes have been made.. The first step in troubleshooting any network connectivity issue is to identify the scope and source of the problem. The technician should check if any infrastructure changes have been made during the user's absence, such as updates, patches, configuration changes, or hardware re

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Question

A user returns to work after a two-week vacation and cannot connect to an internal server. The remote drives were working the last time the user accessed them. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Options

  • AConduct external research on the server software vendor's website.
  • BReference the server vendor's documentation for guidance.
  • CConfirm a theory and determine the next steps to resolve the issue.
  • DDetermine if any infrastructure changes have been made.

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    16% (5)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    74% (23)

Explanation

The first step in troubleshooting any network connectivity issue is to identify the scope and source of the problem. The technician should check if any infrastructure changes have been made during the user's absence, such as updates, patches, configuration changes, or hardware replacements. These changes could affect the network settings, firewall rules, permissions, or compatibility of the user's device or the server. The technician should also verify if other users or devices can access the server or if the problem is isolated to the user's device. By determining if any infrastructure changes have been made, the technician can narrow down the possible causes and formulate a theory to test.

Topics

#Network troubleshooting#Server access#Troubleshooting methodology#Connectivity issues

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