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How to Troubleshoot Network/ Server Performance Issues

Asked by david_brunelle in Computer Servers, Windows 2003 Server, Network Switches & Hubs

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I am experiencing performance issues on our network. This problem is either related to something in our network topology, network configuration, or a specific server. I need some assistance determining the root of the problem.

Environment:
Windows Domain (Small Business Server 2003, and 1 file server)
- Dell PowerEdge 2950 (SBS 2003)
- Dell PowerVault 745N (File Server)
- 40 users
- "My Documents" folder being redirected to File Server. Company Shared Documents on the File Server

Network
-3 Dell PowerConnect 5324 10/100/1000 Switches
-2 Switches connect to 1 "backbone" switch. All servers connect to the "backbone" switch w/ 1Gbps links.

Problem:
Network performance is generally "slow." File transfers are slow, logging on to the network can be painfully slow, users are occasionally "disconnected" from the file server. Transferring large files from workstations to the file server will occasionally result in a failure.

Thoughts:
I believe this problem could be related to one of the following:
- Networking issue. Collisions, bottleneck somewhere, etc...
- Server issue: underpowered server, hard-drives overwhelmed, etc...

Request:
How do I establish, with certainty, the exact cause of the problem? I don't have money to throw at the problem... just my time. Are there any free utilities I can use to narrow down the exact cause? How would you attack the problem if you were in my shoes?Start Free Trial
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Zones: Computer Servers, Windows 2003 Server, Network Switches & Hubs
Tags: Microsoft, Windows Server 2003, Dell, PowerConnect, 5324
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Solution Provided By: brent_caskey
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