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Troubleshooting

Connection issues, performance and network testing guides.

17 articles

SSH Connection Problem: Can't Connect to Server

SSH connection troubleshooting guide: Path.net firewall rules, Default Block, creating a filter rule for SSH port, and step-by-step troubleshooting.

8 min
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RDP Connection Problem: Can't Connect to Windows Server

RDP connection troubleshooting guide: Path.net firewall rules, Default Block, creating a filter rule for RDP port, and step-by-step troubleshooting.

7 min
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How to Run an MTR Test and Submit Results to Support

Guide to running MTR network tests with WinMTR and Linux MTR, creating ICMP filter rules, and submitting results to support. Diagnose packet loss and latency.

8 min
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How to Capture Packets (PCAP) and Submit to Support

Packet capture guide using Linux tcpdump and Windows Wireshark. Create PCAP files for network analysis, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and submit to support.

7 min
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Can't Send Email from Server: Causes and Solutions

Why outbound email is blocked by default on REXE servers, how to request mail sending permission, and alternative external SMTP solutions like SendGrid.

5 min
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Server Running Slow: CPU, RAM and Disk Troubleshooting

Server performance troubleshooting guide: CPU, RAM, disk, swap, process analysis, and network testing checklist. Diagnose Linux server slowdowns step by step.

10 min
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DNS Troubleshooting and Resolution Guide

Comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving DNS issues using dig, nslookup commands, DNS propagation checks, cache clearing, and common DNS error solutions.

14 min
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Diagnosing High CPU and RAM Usage

Guide to diagnosing high CPU and RAM usage on servers using top, htop, ps commands, OOM killer mechanism, process analysis, and resource optimization.

15 min
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Network Packet Loss: Diagnosis and Resolution

Guide to diagnosing and resolving network packet loss using ping, traceroute, mtr, tcpdump tools, MTU issues, and network performance optimization.

13 min
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Server Unreachable: Diagnostic Steps

Step-by-step guide to diagnosing server access issues using ping, SSH, port checks, firewall verification, and network routing analysis.

12 min
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Disk Full Recovery: Emergency Response

Emergency response steps when disk space runs out: finding large files with du and ncdu, log cleanup, inode checks, and automatic cleanup configuration.

13 min
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Service Startup Issues After Reboot

Diagnosing and fixing service startup issues after server reboot: systemctl, failed services, boot log analysis, and systemd configuration.

11 min
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Port Access Issues: Firewall and Service Troubleshooting

Guide to diagnosing port access issues using netstat, ss, iptables, ufw, and service listening configuration.

13 min
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Server Hacked: Emergency Response and Recovery

Emergency response steps when your server is hacked: detection, isolation, forensic analysis, and cleanup guide.

18 min
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Slow Disk I/O Detection and Resolution

Detect and resolve slow disk I/O issues on Linux servers using iotop, iostat, and performance optimization techniques.

14 min
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Memory Leak Detection and Resolution

Detect and resolve memory leaks on Linux servers, identify which process is consuming RAM, and apply short and long-term fixes.

13 min
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Service Auto-Restart Configuration with systemd

Configure automatic service restart with systemd for crash recovery, health checks, and monitoring in production environments.

11 min
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