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Satish Chandran
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Joe Clarke
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For Network Management, I typically like to see the following:

CiscoWorks : Exact version of software (screenshot of Common Services > Software Center > Software Update), platform on which CiscoWorks is running

Device problems : Exact device type and model number, output of show version, and configuration (if possible)

For all problems, I like to see a concise problem description which includes exact error messages (if error messages were seen).  The problem description should mention when the problem first started to occur, or if things ever worked.  The user should mention any known changes which occurred at the time the problem began.

papadox001
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thanks for sharing. good job.

Jon Marshall
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For LAN/WAN useful things would be -

1) Relevant IP address ie. if you are trying to ping for example from a device to another device then specify the source and destination IP address.

2) IOS version being run and the feature set as well. If you are not sure then include a "sh version" in your post.

3) Device type being used ie. router/L3 switch/firewall and specfic model details

4) If possible a topology diagram of the network. Doesn't have to be a visio, could be a handwritten sketch. Note also that not everyone can read visios so if you do have a visio to post please convert to a jpg/png file and upload that.

5) config details. Post the relevant config. If you are not sure what is relevant then post whole config. If you do post whole config it's better to upload it as an attachment.

6) Exact description of problem and what you have already tested.

As a general note the more info you give us the quicker you will get a response that (hopefully !) resolves your issue.

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