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Troubleshooting Analysis Template
Document Information
- Analysis ID: [Unique identifier for this analysis]
- Date Created: [Creation date]
- Analyst: [Name of troubleshooting specialist]
- Priority Level: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
- Status: [In Progress/Under Review/Complete]
Executive Summary
[Provide a concise overview of the problem, analysis findings, and recommended solutions]
Key Findings
- [Primary root cause identified]
- [Secondary contributing factors]
- [Impact assessment summary]
- [Recommended solution approach]
Business Impact
- [Affected systems and users]
- [Service disruption duration]
- [Financial or operational impact]
- [Customer experience implications]
Problem Description
Issue Overview
Problem Statement: [Clear, concise description of the issue]
Symptoms Observed:
- [Specific symptoms and behaviors observed]
- [Error messages and codes encountered]
- [Performance degradation patterns]
- [User-reported issues and complaints]
Affected Systems:
- [List of affected applications and services]
- [Infrastructure components involved]
- [Integration points and dependencies]
- [Geographic or user segment impact]
Timeline of Events
| Time | Event | System/Component | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Timestamp] | [Event description] | [System name] | [Impact level] |
| [Timestamp] | [Event description] | [System name] | [Impact level] |
Environmental Context
System Configuration:
- [Relevant configuration details]
- [Version information and dependencies]
- [Infrastructure specifications]
- [Network and security settings]
Recent Changes:
- [Deployments and releases]
- [Configuration modifications]
- [Infrastructure changes]
- [Process or procedure updates]
Analysis Methodology
Troubleshooting Approach
Primary Methods Used:
- Log analysis and pattern recognition
- Performance metrics evaluation
- System health assessment
- Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Hypothesis testing and validation
- Component isolation and testing
Tools and Techniques:
- [Monitoring and observability tools used]
- [Debugging and profiling tools applied]
- [Testing and validation methods employed]
- [Analysis frameworks and methodologies]
Data Sources
Logs and Monitoring:
- [Application logs and error messages]
- [System and infrastructure logs]
- [Performance metrics and dashboards]
- [Security and audit logs]
Testing and Validation:
- [Reproduction steps and test cases]
- [Performance benchmarks and baselines]
- [Component testing results]
- [Integration testing outcomes]
Technical Analysis
System Health Assessment
Resource Utilization:
- CPU Usage: [Analysis of CPU utilization patterns]
- Memory Usage: [Memory consumption and leak analysis]
- Disk I/O: [Storage performance and capacity analysis]
- Network: [Network connectivity and bandwidth analysis]
Service Status:
- [Application service health and availability]
- [Database connectivity and performance]
- [External service dependencies]
- [Load balancer and proxy status]
Performance Analysis
Response Time Analysis:
[Include performance metrics, charts, or data]
- Average response time: [value]
- 95th percentile: [value]
- Peak response time: [value]
- Baseline comparison: [comparison data]
Throughput Analysis:
[Include throughput metrics and trends]
- Requests per second: [value]
- Transaction volume: [value]
- Error rate: [percentage]
- Success rate: [percentage]
Error Analysis
Error Patterns:
| Error Type | Frequency | First Occurrence | Last Occurrence | Affected Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Error type] | [Count] | [Timestamp] | [Timestamp] | [Components] |
Error Correlation:
- [Correlation with system events]
- [Relationship to user actions]
- [Connection to external factors]
- [Pattern analysis and trends]
Root Cause Analysis
Primary Root Cause
Identified Cause: [Clear statement of the primary root cause]
Supporting Evidence:
- [Log entries and error messages supporting this conclusion]
- [Performance data and metrics that validate the cause]
- [Test results and validation evidence]
- [Expert analysis and reasoning]
Cause Category:
- Application Code Defect
- Configuration Error
- Infrastructure Issue
- External Dependency
- Capacity/Scaling Issue
- Security Incident
- Process/Procedure Gap
- Human Error
Contributing Factors
Secondary Causes:
-
[Contributing factor 1]
- Description: [Detailed explanation]
- Impact: [How this factor contributed]
- Evidence: [Supporting data and analysis]
-
[Contributing factor 2]
- Description: [Detailed explanation]
- Impact: [How this factor contributed]
- Evidence: [Supporting data and analysis]
5 Whys Analysis
-
Why did [initial problem] occur?
- Answer: [First level cause]
- Evidence: [Supporting evidence]
-
Why did [first level cause] happen?
- Answer: [Second level cause]
- Evidence: [Supporting evidence]
-
Why did [second level cause] occur?
- Answer: [Third level cause]
- Evidence: [Supporting evidence]
-
Why did [third level cause] happen?
- Answer: [Fourth level cause]
- Evidence: [Supporting evidence]
-
Why did [fourth level cause] occur?
- Answer: [Root cause]
- Evidence: [Supporting evidence]
Solution Strategy
Immediate Actions (Completed)
Emergency Response:
- [Actions taken to restore service]
- [Workarounds implemented]
- [System stabilization measures]
- [User communication and updates]
Results:
- [Effectiveness of immediate actions]
- [Service restoration timeline]
- [Remaining issues or limitations]
- [Monitoring and validation results]
Short-term Solutions (0-30 days)
Planned Actions:
-
[Solution 1]
- Description: [Detailed solution description]
- Implementation steps: [Step-by-step procedure]
- Timeline: [Expected completion date]
- Owner: [Responsible person/team]
- Success criteria: [How success will be measured]
-
[Solution 2]
- Description: [Detailed solution description]
- Implementation steps: [Step-by-step procedure]
- Timeline: [Expected completion date]
- Owner: [Responsible person/team]
- Success criteria: [How success will be measured]
Long-term Solutions (30+ days)
Strategic Improvements:
-
[Improvement 1]
- Description: [Comprehensive improvement description]
- Business justification: [Why this improvement is needed]
- Implementation approach: [High-level implementation strategy]
- Timeline: [Expected completion timeframe]
- Resources required: [Personnel, budget, tools needed]
-
[Improvement 2]
- Description: [Comprehensive improvement description]
- Business justification: [Why this improvement is needed]
- Implementation approach: [High-level implementation strategy]
- Timeline: [Expected completion timeframe]
- Resources required: [Personnel, budget, tools needed]
Prevention Strategy
Monitoring and Alerting
Enhanced Monitoring:
- [New metrics and thresholds to implement]
- [Alert configurations and escalation procedures]
- [Dashboard and visualization improvements]
- [Automated health checks and validations]
Early Warning Systems:
- [Predictive monitoring and anomaly detection]
- [Capacity planning and threshold management]
- [Dependency monitoring and health checks]
- [Performance baseline establishment]
Process Improvements
Development Process:
- [Code review and quality assurance enhancements]
- [Testing strategy and coverage improvements]
- [Deployment and release procedure updates]
- [Documentation and knowledge sharing improvements]
Operational Process:
- [Incident response procedure updates]
- [Change management process improvements]
- [Capacity planning and resource management]
- [Training and skill development programs]
Technical Improvements
System Resilience:
- [Error handling and recovery mechanisms]
- [Redundancy and failover capabilities]
- [Performance optimization and scaling]
- [Security hardening and protection]
Architecture Enhancements:
- [Design pattern improvements]
- [Integration and dependency management]
- [Data consistency and integrity measures]
- [Observability and debugging capabilities]
Risk Assessment
Implementation Risks
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Risk description] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Mitigation approach] |
Rollback Plan
Rollback Triggers:
- [Conditions that would trigger rollback]
- [Monitoring criteria and thresholds]
- [Stakeholder decision points]
- [Emergency escalation procedures]
Rollback Procedures:
- [Step-by-step rollback procedure]
- [Validation and verification steps]
- [Communication and notification process]
- [Post-rollback analysis and next steps]
Testing and Validation
Solution Testing
Test Plan:
- [Unit testing and component validation]
- [Integration testing and system validation]
- [Performance testing and load validation]
- [User acceptance testing and feedback]
Success Criteria:
- [Functional requirements and acceptance criteria]
- [Performance benchmarks and targets]
- [Reliability and availability metrics]
- [User experience and satisfaction measures]
Monitoring Plan
Key Metrics:
- [Performance indicators to monitor]
- [Business metrics and KPIs]
- [Technical health and status metrics]
- [User experience and satisfaction metrics]
Validation Period:
- [Duration of monitoring and validation]
- [Review checkpoints and assessments]
- [Success criteria and go/no-go decisions]
- [Escalation procedures and contingencies]
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
Lessons Learned
Key Insights:
- [Important discoveries and learnings]
- [Process improvements and recommendations]
- [Technical insights and best practices]
- [Communication and collaboration improvements]
Knowledge Base Updates:
- [Documentation updates and additions]
- [Procedure and runbook improvements]
- [Training material and resource updates]
- [Best practice and guideline enhancements]
Communication Plan
Stakeholder Updates:
- [Executive summary and business impact]
- [Technical team briefings and knowledge transfer]
- [User communication and training]
- [Process and procedure updates]
Documentation Distribution:
- [Internal team and department sharing]
- [Cross-functional team collaboration]
- [External vendor and partner communication]
- [Compliance and audit documentation]
Appendices
Appendix A: Technical Details
[Detailed technical information, logs, configurations, etc.]
Appendix B: Supporting Data
[Charts, graphs, metrics, and analytical data]
Appendix C: Communication Records
[Stakeholder communications, decisions, and approvals]
Appendix D: References
[Related documentation, procedures, and external resources]
Document Control:
- Version: [Version number]
- Last Updated: [Update date]
- Next Review: [Scheduled review date]
- Approval: [Approver name and date]
Distribution:
- [List of recipients and stakeholders]
Remember: This template ensures comprehensive troubleshooting analysis while maintaining consistency and thoroughness across all investigations.