Olusegun Odebiyi, M.Eng, CCNA, CCNP-inview’s Post

Step-by-step process to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in networks for network engineer: 1. **Gather Information:** - Understand the reported problem. - Collect network diagrams, configurations, and any recent changes. 2. **Physical Layer Check:** - Verify cable connections, interfaces, and physical components. - Ensure devices are powered on and functioning. 3. **Basic Connectivity Tests:** - Use tools like `ping`, `traceroute`, or `arp` to test connectivity between devices. - Check for connectivity issues between specific network segments. 4. **Check Device Configurations:** - Verify device configurations for routing tables, VLAN settings, access control lists (ACLs), etc. - Look for any misconfigurations or inconsistencies. 5. **Routing Protocols:** - Verify if routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.) are correctly configured and neighbors are established. - Check routing tables for correct information and route advertisements. 6. **Switching Configuration:** - Review VLAN configurations, spanning-tree settings, and port configurations. - Ensure proper VLAN tagging and trunking between switches. 7. **Traffic Analysis:** - Use network monitoring tools to analyze traffic patterns, identify bottlenecks, or anomalies. - Look for excessive broadcasts, collisions, or errors. 8. **Hardware Diagnostics:** - Check hardware health using device-specific diagnostic commands. - Look for hardware-related errors or failures in logs. 9. **Firmware/Software Updates:** - Ensure devices are running the latest firmware/software versions to address known bugs or issues. 10. **Isolation Testing:** - Temporarily isolate segments or devices to narrow down the problematic area. - Verify if the problem persists within the isolated segment. 11. **Collaboration and Documentation:** - Collaborate with colleagues or vendor support if needed. - Document each step taken, changes made, and their effects. 12. **Implement Solutions:** - Apply fixes or configuration changes based on identified issues. - Test to confirm that the problem has been resolved. 13. **Monitor and Follow-up:** - Monitor the network after changes to ensure stability and functionality. - Follow up with users or stakeholders to confirm resolution. #troubleshooting #routingandswitching #ccna #ccnp #networkengineer

Step-by-step process to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in networks for network engineer: 1. **Gather Information:** - Understand the reported problem. - Collect network diagrams, configurations, and any recent changes. 2. **Physical Layer Check:** - Verify cable connections, interfaces, and physical components. - Ensure devices are powered on and functioning. 3. **Basic Connectivity Tests:** - Use tools like `ping`, `traceroute`, or `arp` to test connectivity between devices. - Check for connectivity issues between specific network segments. 4. **Check Device Configurations:** - Verify device configurations for routing tables, VLAN settings, access control lists (ACLs), etc. - Look for any misconfigurations or inconsistencies. 5. **Routing Protocols:** - Verify if routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.) are correctly configured and neighbors are established. - Check routing tables for correct information and route advertisements. 6. **Switching Configuration:** - Review VLAN configurations, spanning-tree settings, and port configurations. - Ensure proper VLAN tagging and trunking between switches. 7. **Traffic Analysis:** - Use network monitoring tools to analyze traffic patterns, identify bottlenecks, or anomalies. - Look for excessive broadcasts, collisions, or errors. 8. **Hardware Diagnostics:** - Check hardware health using device-specific diagnostic commands. - Look for hardware-related errors or failures in logs. 9. **Firmware/Software Updates:** - Ensure devices are running the latest firmware/software versions to address known bugs or issues. 10. **Isolation Testing:** - Temporarily isolate segments or devices to narrow down the problematic area. - Verify if the problem persists within the isolated segment. 11. **Collaboration and Documentation:** - Collaborate with colleagues or vendor support if needed. - Document each step taken, changes made, and their effects. 12. **Implement Solutions:** - Apply fixes or configuration changes based on identified issues. - Test to confirm that the problem has been resolved. 13. **Monitor and Follow-up:** - Monitor the network after changes to ensure stability and functionality. - Follow up with users or stakeholders to confirm resolution. #troubleshooting #routingandswitching #ccna #ccnp #networkengineer

Step-by-step process to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in networks for network engineer: 1. **Gather Information:** - Understand the reported problem. - Collect network diagrams, configurations, and any recent changes. 2. **Physical Layer Check:** - Verify cable connections, interfaces, and physical components. - Ensure devices are powered on and functioning. 3. **Basic Connectivity Tests:** - Use tools like `ping`, `traceroute`, or `arp` to test connectivity between devices. - Check for connectivity issues between specific network segments. 4. **Check Device Configurations:** - Verify device configurations for routing tables, VLAN settings, access control lists (ACLs), etc. - Look for any misconfigurations or inconsistencies. 5. **Routing Protocols:** - Verify if routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.) are correctly configured and neighbors are established. - Check routing tables for correct information and route advertisements. 6. **Switching Configuration:** - Review VLAN configurations, spanning-tree settings, and port configurations. - Ensure proper VLAN tagging and trunking between switches. 7. **Traffic Analysis:** - Use network monitoring tools to analyze traffic patterns, identify bottlenecks, or anomalies. - Look for excessive broadcasts, collisions, or errors. 8. **Hardware Diagnostics:** - Check hardware health using device-specific diagnostic commands. - Look for hardware-related errors or failures in logs. 9. **Firmware/Software Updates:** - Ensure devices are running the latest firmware/software versions to address known bugs or issues. 10. **Isolation Testing:** - Temporarily isolate segments or devices to narrow down the problematic area. - Verify if the problem persists within the isolated segment. 11. **Collaboration and Documentation:** - Collaborate with colleagues or vendor support if needed. - Document each step taken, changes made, and their effects. 12. **Implement Solutions:** - Apply fixes or configuration changes based on identified issues. - Test to confirm that the problem has been resolved. 13. **Monitor and Follow-up:** - Monitor the network after changes to ensure stability and functionality. - Follow up with users or stakeholders to confirm resolution. #troubleshooting #routingandswitching #ccna #ccnp #networkengineer

Senior Engineer Service Delivery Network Job Description Key AccountabilitiesProvide the needed-on time support and troubleshooting for all issues happens in all domains, since connectivity provided through IP.Do the needful escalation and involve vendors on time affecting manner in case of need, and ensuring adequate follow up and problem resolution within contracted SLAs.Performing periodic analysis of performance reports and observations to proactively prevent issues from occurringOverall responsibility that periodic reviews of devices configuration to remove any wrong or unneeded configuration are doneMeeting with service owners as customers to understand their problems and giving proper response for their queries.Handling daily Trouble Tickets as per du operation policies and scope of work.Oversee the provisioning of periodic and ad-hoc reports to planning team to help in the capacity planning and future upgrades of service delivery platforms and Data-Centers network.Providing the needed update for RFO – Reason for outage (if any)/following up all recommendation to avoid re-occurrence of similar faults till it take place.Assisting different planning teams/Acceptance Team in all Network Nodes Integrations, propose/attend ATP to assure redundancy, symmetry and best ways of integration are used.Maintains an up-to-date documentation/diagrams of the existing devices/solutions to help in troubleshooting issues and share them with other technical teams if requiredWork closely with planning team(s) on capacity planning, upgrades, and design issues related to existing solutionsPerform periodic health checks, preventive maintenance service delivery platforms and Data Centers network to identify potential problems or loopholes, and testing the redundancy.Ensure that all network elements and support systems are appropriately redundant and backed up in accordance with agreed policies wherever applicable.Implement patches and updates of the service delivery platforms and Data-Centers network devices to resolve any existing/potential bugs or performance issues.Review all the documentation presented by either vendors or Network Development for any new network elements or technologies introduced into the network.Ensure consistency of network configuration and configuration databasePrioritize & ensure the execution of performance, preventive maintenance related issues as the owner of the platformCoordinate with acceptance for all the changes in the network and ensure that the knowledge base is updated. Ensure monitoring and analysis of vendor performance as well as managing the vendor relationship together with the Vendor Management Organization·      Develop technical reports and documentation·      Work on any network disasters, prepare and implement alternative plans and finally restore network to deliver specified service levels. ·      Support all efforts for releasing DR run-books in order to allow for successful servic

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Throughout my career in IT, telecom and network infrastructure, I owe much of my success to partnering with great Network Engineers. Your business can't run without the network. But what do network engineers even do? Here's a short list: - Design network layouts - Monitor network performance - Manage IP addressing schemes - Provide technical support and training - Keep accurate records of the network architecture - Ensure the network is protected against threats - Automate repetitive tasks and processes - Identify and mitigate security risks - Analyze network traffic patterns - Balance traffic across servers - Develop disaster recovery plans - Fix it when the internet goes down - Conduct network capacity planning - Set up and manage routers and switches - Ensure compliance with policies and regulations - Coordinate with external stakeholders for projects - Keep all hardware and software up-to-date - Troubleshoot connectivity issues - Optimize network efficiency - Set up firewalls and VPNs Next time you see a network engineer make sure you say thank you. #networkengineers #networkengineering #techjobs #techcareers #informationtechnology #ITjobs #ITcareers