How do I troubleshoot this IT issue?
Decision tree
Overview
Decision Tree
Start: Is the device powered on?
yes
- Continues to question: Is the device connected to the network?
no
- Outcome: Check power supply
Machine-Readable JSON (Canonical Model)
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}DSL Representation
dag: How do I troubleshoot this IT issue?
version: 1.0.0
entry: Q1
Q1: Is the device powered on?
hint: Check that the power cable is connected and the power light is on.
yes -> Q2
no -> [OUT_POWER]
Q2: Is the device connected to the network?
yes -> Q3
no -> Q2b
Q2b: Is this a Wi-Fi or wired connection?
A: Wi-Fi -> [OUT_WIFI]
B: Wired -> [OUT_WIRED]
C: Unknown -> [OUT_NETWORK_UNKNOWN]
Q3: Are other users on the same network affected?
hint: Ask a colleague or check the status page.
yes -> [OUT_OUTAGE]
no -> Q4
Q4: Has anything changed recently (updates, new software, config)?
yes -> Q5
no -> [OUT_ESCALATE]
Q5: Can you roll back the change?
yes -> [OUT_ROLLBACK]
no -> [OUT_ESCALATE]
[OUT_POWER]: Check power supply
description: Ensure the device is plugged in and the power outlet is working.
code: FIX_POWER
[OUT_WIFI]: Reconnect to Wi-Fi
description: Forget the network and reconnect, or restart the wireless adapter.
code: FIX_WIFI
[OUT_WIRED]: Check ethernet cable
description: Reseat the cable or try a different port on the switch.
code: FIX_WIRED
[OUT_NETWORK_UNKNOWN]: Run network diagnostics
description: Use the OS network troubleshooter to identify the connection type.
code: FIX_NET_DIAG
[OUT_OUTAGE]: Check service status
description: A wider outage may be in progress. Monitor the status page and wait.
code: FIX_OUTAGE
[OUT_ROLLBACK]: Roll back recent change
description: Revert the update or configuration change and retest.
code: FIX_ROLLBACK
[OUT_ESCALATE]: Escalate to IT support
description: Collect logs and open a support ticket with the IT helpdesk.
code: FIX_ESCALATE
Machine Access
- Static JSON:
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/json/drawdecisiontree/troubleshooting - Raw DSL:
/t/drawdecisiontree/troubleshooting/tree.dag - Canonical HTML:
/t/drawdecisiontree/troubleshooting.html
Questions in this decision tree
- Is the device powered on?
- Is the device connected to the network?
- Is this a Wi-Fi or wired connection?
- Are other users on the same network affected?
- Has anything changed recently (updates, new software, config)?
- Can you roll back the change?
Possible outcomes
- Check power supply
- Reconnect to Wi-Fi
- Check ethernet cable
- Run network diagnostics
- Check service status
- Roll back recent change
- Escalate to IT support
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