Planning & Implementing a Network
Briefly describe how the followings troubleshooting tools are used:
Network monitor
Network monitor tool is essential for the determination of problems causing the essence of slowdowns in the network system. This tool is essential in case the user wants to find the sources of networks slow-downs in the shortest time possible. This troubleshooting tool is effective and efficient in the identification of the network slowdown sources thus enhancement of the performance of the networking system (Dean, 2009).
System monitor
System monitor can be in the form of hardware or software system. This troubleshooting tool is essential in the identification of problems within the computer system and its operations. This is through evaluation of resources and relevant performance state of the computer system with the aim of identifying slowdown sources in relation to the operation of the system. System monitors are applicable and effective in the monitoring of the usage of the CPU and frequency. It is also essential in the determination of the available space on the disks of the computer system (Anson et al, 2012).
Performance logs, counters, and alerts
This troubleshooting tool is essential in the examination or assessment of the performance of the computer system. This is through the collection of data from the relevant performance counters at desired intervals thus facilitating convenient analysis of the performance data. It enables the user to define the counter limits thus having the ability to receive alerts in case of excessive or minimal counter values in comparison to the limit (Dean, 2009).
Event viewer
This refers to an element of the Windows enabling users and administrators to view the event logs with reference to the local or remote computer system. This troubleshooting tool is essential in the examination of events such as incomplete actions or failure in the initiation of a component of the computer system. An example area where this tool is effective is the generation of the authentication of the user of the computer system (Anson et al, 2012).
References
Anson, S., Bunting, S., Johnson, R., & Pearson, S. (2012). Mastering Windows network forensics and investigation. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley.
Dean, T. (2009). Network+ guide to networks. Boston, Mass: Cengage Course Technology.
