Summary

During the course of this chapter, you have learned how to use a network troubleshooting methodology to identify issues to resolve and implement preventative measures. Network professionals need to develop a critical-thinking mindset that can solve problems by quickly analyzing current issues, noticing trends in network performance, and predicting potential issues. Being an out-of-the-box thinker has many advantages, especially when you’re working in the field of information technology. In addition, it helps develop your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills a lot more quickly.

Furthermore, you have discovered how various issues on wired and wireless networks can affect the availability of network services and resources to clients within an organization. Additionally, you have learned how hardware- and software-based tools can be used to identify and resolve various networking issues and assist network professionals with their day-to-day duties.

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