The method
Use this prompt when diagnosing network issues. Provide detailed symptoms, affected devices, and network configuration. The more context, the better the AI can assist. Suitable for help desk staff or network administrators. Run in a new chat session for optimal results.
The prompts
Prompt 1
I'm experiencing intermittent connectivity issues on my office network. Users are reporting that they can't access certain websites and network shares at random times. The network consists of a Cisco router, several HP switches, and approximately 50 workstations running Windows 10. We've already checked the physical connections and restarted the affected devices, but the problem persists. Can you help me diagnose the possible causes and suggest troubleshooting steps, including commands for analyzing network traffic and connectivity?
Prompt 2
Our web server, which hosts our company's e-commerce site, is experiencing high latency and frequent timeouts. The server is running Apache on a Linux system and is connected to the internet via a dedicated fiber connection. We've noticed a spike in traffic over the past few days and suspect a potential DDoS attack or misconfigured firewall rules. Analyze the following logs (provide example logs if possible) and recommend steps to mitigate the issue. Also, suggest commands or tools for identifying the source of the high traffic and improving server performance.
Prompt 3
We are migrating our on-premise file server to a cloud-based storage solution (AWS S3). I need you to design a networking configuration plan that ensures secure and efficient data transfer between the on-premise network and the AWS cloud. Address aspects of network segmentation, VPN connectivity, data encryption, and bandwidth optimization. Furthermore, the plan should include steps for monitoring network performance and troubleshooting potential connectivity issues during and after the migration. Include specific command line examples for setting up VPN tunnels with OpenVPN or similar technologies.