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Troubleshooting methodology Unit objectives: Describe troubleshooting models and problem tracking systems Interact professionally with users and achieve customer satisfaction
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Topic A Topic A: Troubleshooting models Topic B: Professionalism
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Popular troubleshooting models CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ Novell ASID
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Basic troubleshooting stages 1.Back up data 2.Divide and analyze 3.Verify 4.Research 5.Document
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CompTIA’s A+ model 1.Identify the problem 2.Establish a theory of probable cause 3.Test the theory to determine actual cause 4.Create a plan of action 5.Verify the results 6.Document the resolution
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CompTIA’s Network+ model 1.Gather information 2.Identify the affected area 3.Determine if anything has changed 4.Establish the most probable cause 5.Determine if escalation is necessary 6.Create an action plan 7.Implement a solution and test the result 8.Identify the results of the solution and its effects 9.Document the problem and the solution
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Novell’s model 1.Try some quick, obvious fixes 2.Gather basic information 3.Develop a plan 4.Execute your plan 5.Verify user satisfaction 6.Document the problem and solution
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The ASID model Four-stage process: Acquire Simplify Implement Document
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Activity A-1 Discussing troubleshooting methods
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Gathering information from the user Methods: –Simple: clipboard with paper and pencil –More complex: portable computing device for recording data; or networked application Identify and capture: –Customer’s environment –Symptoms and error codes –Circumstances in which the problem occurred
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Identifying hardware or software problem Analyze information gathered from user to form hypothesis Check –Documentation –Web site for hardware or software –Computer settings POST (hardware problem) PC boot: –Hardware or software problem –Configuration issue or failed hardware
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Activity A-2 Developing a hypothesis about a problem’s cause
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Information resources Documentation –Provided by others: Product manuals Manufacturer Web sites Technology-related knowledge bases –Your own creation Notes for customer’s specific environments Paper or software Organization scheme Level of detail continued
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Information resources, continued Forums –Online discussion groups –General or specific –Monitored or unmonitored Other sources –Trade magazines –Web sites –Fellow employees –Newsgroups –Trade shows –Vendor group meetings –Independent consultants
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Activity A-3 Identifying documentation and information resources
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Microsoft Help and Support Problem and solution references for –Microsoft client operating systems –Microsoft server operating systems –Microsoft applications Download patches and new releases Microsoft Knowledge Base –Search for specific error codes
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Microsoft KB article
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Activity A-4 Using Microsoft Help and Support to research an error code
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Problem and resolution tracking Tracking options –Simple Pen-and-paper-based system in 3-ring binder –Complex Off-the-shelf problem tracking and resolution database Custom-built application –Choice depends on size of user base –Maintain backup in secure location continued
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Problem tracking, continued Information to record: –User name and location –Operating system and hardware platform –Date call was received –Date user was visited –Time spent on problem –Date problem was resolved –Detailed description of problem –Detailed description of steps used to resolve the problem –Summary of problem –Summary of resolution
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Help desk software Large-scale commercial solutions from companies such as: –IBM –Computer Associates Smaller or targeted solutions also available Research choices at: –www.helpdesk.com/software- helpdesk.htm –http://linas.org/linux/pm.html
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Activity A-5 Tracking problems and resolutions
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Topic B Topic A: Troubleshooting models Topic B: Professionalism
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Professional service Characteristics of a professional communicator: –Consider the total message you’re sending –Stay focused –Consider the customer’s competence –Speak professionally –Respect the customer –Be culturally sensitive –Match the delivery channel to the customer
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Professional communication guidelines Speak clearly Avoid jargon Keep messages concise Be specific Make sure the message is understood Listen actively Paraphrase messages
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Pitfalls of communication Jumping to conclusions Becoming distracted Exaggerating Using negative words Sending conflicting messages
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Activity B-1 Maintaining professionalism
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Effective communication Involves both verbal and nonverbal techniques Clients use your vocal characteristics to form opinions about: –Your sincerity –Enthusiasm –Your knowledge of the topic being discussed Clients use nonverbal clues to form opinions about: –Your personality –Your character
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Verbal communication Three vocal characteristics you can control to become a more effective speaker: –Volume –Rate –Pitch Rate and volume also affect your pitch
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Verbal guidelines Use positive language Use non-inflammatory language Use powerful language Remember names
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Activity B-2 Using effective verbal communication
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Nonverbal communication Six types with the most impact: –Handshakes –Expression and eye contact –Proximity –Touch –Gestures and posture –Physical appearance
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Activity B-3 Using nonverbal communication effectively
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Customer satisfaction Problem isn’t resolved until both the technician and the user agree Keep customer satisfied during long troubleshooting process People skills are important
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Service-level agreement Should contain: –How to contact tech support –How soon the user can expect a response –How soon the user can expect a tech to try to fix the problem –What happens if the tech can’t fix the problem –Escalation of the problem
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Activity B-4 Ensuring customer satisfaction
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Unit summary Described troubleshooting models and problem tracking systems Learned how to interact professionally with users and achieve customer satisfaction
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