Explain how an administrator would investigate a Linux DHCP service problem differently from a Windows DHCP service problem, using only the platform differences covered in the course.

A complete comparison identifies the platform-specific configuration and diagnostic locations. On Rocky Linux, the administrator reviews `/etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf`, checks the `dhcpd` service, and consults `/var/log/messages` or `journalctl -u dhcpd`. On Windows, the material points to DHCP Manager for management and Event Viewer for logs. The administrator should also remember that Linux exclusions are handled by omitting addresses from the range, whereas Windows has an exclusion-range mechanism. The question is about choosing the appropriate administrative path, not assuming both systems expose identical controls. **Key takeaway:** Troubleshooting starts by using the right platform’s configuration, service, and logging tools.\n\n**Glossary:** **Event Viewer**: The Windows utility identified for inspecting system and service events.