Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Flashcards
1
Q
What is a syslog server
A
message logging server that collects and stores all the syslog messages sent to it
2
Q
Default location of device log files?
A
The devices RAM
3
Q
How many severity levels are there?
A
8 severity levels
0 - Emergency
1 - Alert
2 - Critical
3 - Error
4 - Warning
5 - Notification
6 - Informational
7 - Debugging
4
Q
What does NTP stand for and what does it do?
A
Network Time Protocol - used for clock synchronization among network devices/computers
5
Q
What can operate as an NTP server?
A
Any device that offers the feature (switches, routers, servers, etc.)
6
Q
What is LLDP?
A
Link Layer Discovery Protocol - can operate on any network device
7
Q
Syslog
A
standard for logging messages
8
Q
Storage methods of syslog
A
Logging buffer
Console Line
Terminal Line
Syslog Server
