GUI Lab Complete!

You've mastered Windows Server troubleshooting tools!

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Lab Tasks

1. Investigate Error Events
Open Event Viewer and filter the System log to show only Error events.
2. Analyze Event Details
Click on an error event to view its detailed information.
3. Check System Reliability
Switch to Reliability Monitor to view the stability timeline.
4. Review Reliability Events
Click on a day with issues to see the event details.
5. Create a System Backup
Open Windows Server Backup and initiate a system state backup.
6. Run Network Diagnostics
Execute a network diagnostic showing ping and traceroute results.
7. Check Service Status
View the status of running and stopped services on the server.
8. View System Event Log
Open the event log viewer with error, warning, and informational entries.
9. Export Diagnostic Report
Generate and export a summary diagnostic report.
Troubleshooting Tools:
Event Viewer - Log analysis
Reliability Monitor - Stability history
Windows Backup - Recovery options
Tip: Always check Event Viewer first when troubleshooting. Error events often contain the root cause.
Custom Views
Windows Logs
System
Application
Security
LevelDate/TimeSourceEvent ID

Event Details

Select an event to view details

System Stability Report

Click on a day in the timeline to view events

Backup Status

Last Backup: 1/29/2026 2:00 AM
Status: Successful
Next Scheduled: 1/31/2026 2:00 AM
Backup Location: E:\WindowsServerBackup

Backup Configuration

System State

Active Directory, registry, system files, boot files

Bare Metal Recovery

Complete system recovery to new hardware

System Reserved (C:)

Boot partition and system files

Data Volume (D:)

User data and application files

Preparing backup...

Network Diagnostic Console

Select a diagnostic tool from the toolbar to begin.

Service NameDisplay NameStatusStartup Type