Troubleshooting is the process of finding and eliminating the cause of a problem. Whenever you have a problem with Z and I Emulator for Web, the troubleshooting process begins as soon as you ask yourself what happened? A basic troubleshooting strategy at a high level involves:
Depending on the type of problem you have whether it be with your application, your server, or your tools, you might receive a message that indicates something is wrong. Always record the error message that you see. As simple as this sounds, error messages sometimes contain cryptic codes that might make more sense as you investigate your problem further. You might also receive multiple error messages that look similar but have subtle differences. By recording the details of each one, you can learn more about where your problem exists.
The Z and I Emulator for Web Troubleshooting Guide provides more information about using messages to determine the cause of a problem.
Think back to what steps you were doing that led you to this problem. Try those steps again to see if you can easily recreate this problem. If you have a consistently repeatable test case, you will have an easier time determining what solutions are necessary.
The Z and I Emulator for Web Troubleshooting Guide provides a checklist that the HCL Support Center might need to help diagnose your problem. You can print a copy of this list, and then fill in the blanks, before contacting HCL for service.
Narrow the scope of your problem by eliminating components that are not causing the problem. By using a process of elimination, you can simplify your problem and avoid wasting time in areas that are not culprits. Consult the information in this product and other available resources to help you with your elimination process.
As a more advanced task, there are various tools that you can use to analyze and diagnose problems with your system. To learn how to use these tools, refer to the Z and I Emulator for Web Troubleshooting Guide.