Welcome to the CCNP TSHOOT certification exam study guide. The TSHOOT is the third exam required to complete the updated CCNP certification. The objective of this course is to provide you with a solid fundamental understanding of network maintenance and troubleshooting methodology. In addition to this, this course will also discuss core technology troubleshooting in Cisco IOS software for all CCNP Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies and protocols. The core TSHOOT exam objectives covered in this chapter is as follows:
- Maintain and monitor network performance
- Develop a plan to monitor and manage a network
- Perform network monitoring using IOS tools
- Perform routine Cisco IOS device maintenance
As a CCNP network engineer, it is not only important to understand how the relevant protocols and technologies work and are applied or configured in Cisco IOS software, in addition to understanding how to troubleshoot these technologies and protocols, it is also imperative to understand how to maintain internetworks. Well-maintained networks typically have fewer problems than those that are neglected. Additionally, well-maintained networks are also easier to support and troubleshoot as they often have fewer problems than those which are not well-maintained. This chapter will be divided into the following sections:
- Network Maintenance Fundamentals Overview
- Network Maintenance Tasks
- An Overview of Network Management Models
- IOS Maintenance and Monitoring Tools – Part 1
- IOS Maintenance and Monitoring Tools – Part 2
- IOS Maintenance and Monitoring Tools – Part 3
- IOS Maintenance and Monitoring Tools – Part 4
- IOS Maintenance and Monitoring Tools – Part 5
- Additional Maintenance and Monitoring Tools
- Chapter Summary