While logged into a financial application, a user gets errors when trying to write to the database.
The network administrator is not familiar with the application and how it communicates with the database.
Which of the following documentation types should the network administrator use to troubleshoot the data flow?
A.
Logical diagram B.
Physical diagram C.
Network baseline D.
Change management log.
A.
While logged into a financial application, a user gets errors when trying to write to the database.
The network administrator is not familiar with the application and how it communicates with the database.
Which of the following documentation types should the network administrator use to troubleshoot the data flow?
A.
Logical diagram
B.
Physical diagram
C.
Network baseline
D.
Change management log.
A.
The documentation type that the network administrator should use to troubleshoot the data flow in this scenario is a logical diagram (option A).
A logical diagram is a graphical representation of how different components of a system interact with each other, without specifying their physical locations or connections. It shows the relationships between different components, such as applications, databases, and servers, and the data flow between them.
In this case, the logical diagram can help the network administrator understand how the financial application communicates with the database and identify any potential issues in the data flow. For example, the diagram can show the application server, the database server, and the communication protocols used between them. The administrator can then use this information to verify that the appropriate ports are open, that the database is configured correctly, and that the application is using the correct database credentials.
Physical diagrams, on the other hand, show the physical components of a system, such as servers, switches, and routers, and how they are connected to each other. While physical diagrams are useful for understanding the physical topology of a network, they are less helpful in troubleshooting application-specific issues.
Network baselines are snapshots of network performance that are used to identify changes and anomalies in network traffic. Change management logs are records of changes made to the network, including hardware and software modifications, configuration changes, and updates. While both network baselines and change management logs are important for managing and maintaining a network, they are not directly relevant to troubleshooting application-specific issues.