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# VergeOS Diagnostics Overview

VergeOS provides comprehensive diagnostic tools integrated throughout the platform to help system administrators monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain optimal performance across all virtualization components.

## Component-Specific Diagnostics

* :fontawesome-solid-network-wired: **Network Diagnostics**

  Network infrastructure troubleshooting and performance analysis

  **Access:** Networks → \[Select Network] → Diagnostics

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Network Diagnostics Guide](/run-the-platform/networking/network-diagnostics.md)
* :fontawesome-solid-server: **Node Diagnostics**

  Hardware and system-level troubleshooting

  **Access:** Nodes → \[Select Node] → Diagnostics

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Node Diagnostics Guide](/run-the-platform/system-administration/node-diagnostics.md)
* :fontawesome-solid-database: **vSAN Diagnostics**

  Storage system analysis and troubleshooting

  **Access:** System → vSAN Diagnostics

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: vSAN Diagnostics Guide](/run-the-platform/storage/vsan-diagnostics.md)
* :fontawesome-solid-folder-open: **NAS Diagnostics**

  Network Attached Storage service troubleshooting

  **Access:** NAS → \[Select NAS Service] → Diagnostics

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: NAS Diagnostics Guide](/run-the-platform/nas/nas-diagnostics.md)

## System-Wide Tools

* :fontawesome-solid-stethoscope: **System Diagnostics**

  Comprehensive system-wide diagnostic data collection with direct support integration

  **Access:** System → System Diagnostics

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: System Diagnostics Documentation](/run-the-platform/system-administration/diagnostics.md)
* :fontawesome-solid-bell: **Subscriptions & Alerts**

  Proactive monitoring and automated notifications

  **Access:** System → Subscriptions

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Subscriptions Overview](/run-the-platform/system-administration/subscriptions-overview.md)
* :fontawesome-solid-chart-line: **Prometheus Exporter**

  Integration with external monitoring systems (Grafana, AlertManager)

  **Access:** System → Prometheus Exporter

  [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Prometheus Exporter](/automate-protect-and-extend/integrations-and-apis/prometheus-exporter.md)

## Best Practices

**Systematic Approach:**

1. Define the problem scope and timeline
2. Start with targeted component diagnostics
3. Use System Diagnostics for complex issues
4. Document findings and escalate when needed

**Proactive Monitoring:**

* Set up Subscriptions for ongoing health monitoring
* Use Prometheus integration for long-term trend analysis
* Establish performance baselines with diagnostic tools

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{% hint style="success" %}
**Need Help?**

For complex issues or performance optimization, contact [VergeOS Support](/support-and-services.md) with System Diagnostics data and detailed issue descriptions.
{% endhint %}


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