Troubleshooting Methods Overview

To become a successful troubleshooter, you need to

  • Learn as much as possible during the client interview.

  • Evaluate the client's environment.

  • Use testing and reporting software to gather information about the system.

  • Form a hypothesis (a theory you will try to prove or disprove).

  • Use the troubleshooting cycle to isolate and solve the problem.

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Remember, troubleshooting is the art and science of quickly and accurately determining what is wrong with a customer's system. Troubleshooting is an art because every technician will bring his or her own experience and personality to the task. Troubleshooting is also a science ...

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