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ISP Help Desk. Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP – Chapter 2. Using the OSI Model. Use the layers of the OSI model as a guide for sequencing troubleshooting diagnostics. OSI Model Protocols and Technologies. Upper layers create the data Layer 4 packages the data - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ISP Help Desk
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP – Chapter 2
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Using the OSI Model Use the layers of the OSI model as a guide for
sequencing troubleshooting diagnostics.
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OSI Model Protocols and Technologies Upper layers create the data
Layer 4 packages the data
Layer 3 adds IP information
Layer 2 adds data link layer
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Layer 1 converts data to bits
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Troubleshooting the OSI Model Using layers to define, isolate and resolve problems.
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Help Desk Troubleshooting Scenarios Email issues
Host configuration issues
Customer connectivity Issues
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Creating and Using Help Desk Records Information gathering and recording
Transferring information to a trouble ticket
Escalating when necessary
Documenting the resolution
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Customer Site Procedures Provide proper identification.
Review work order with the customer.
Communicate current status of identified problems.
Obtain permission to begin work.
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Customer Site Procedures Use of ladders
Working in dangerous locations
Working around electricity
Awkward spaces
Heavy equipment
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Summary Help Desk technicians provide solutions to customer
network problems.
Help desk operation relies on good customer communications skills, organization, and a layered approach to problem solving.
The OSI Model is the basis for effective troubleshooting.
Documentation is crucial in effective troubleshooting.