Network Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques (N10-009)
Welcome to the Network Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.
In network troubleshooting, various tools are utilized to diagnose and resolve connectivity issues. Ping verifies connectivity between devices. Tracert and traceroute trace the route packets take to reach a destination. Nslookup and dig are used to query DNS records. Nmap performs network scanning. Tcpdump and Wireshark are packet sniffers that capture and analyze network traffic. These tools collectively provide comprehensive insights into network behavior, enabling efficient troubleshooting and the resolution of network problems.
In this module, you will explore network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Overview
Learning Outcomes:
In this module, you will complete the following exercises:
- Exercise 1 – Ping, Tracert, and Traceroute
- Exercise 2 – Nslookup and Dig
- Exercise 3 – Nmap
- Exercise 4 – Tcpdump and Wireshark
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Conduct Ping and Tracert
- Conduct Ping and Traceroute
- Achieve an Authoritative Lookup with Nslookup
- Achieve an Authoritative Lookup with Dig
- Conduct Host Discovery Scan, Default Scan, and Host Enumeration
- Use Tcpdump to Capture Packets
- Analyze a Tcpdump Packet Capture with Wireshark
Exam Objectives:
The following exam objectives are covered in this module:
5.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.
- Software tools