SK0-003 · Question #37
Which of the following would provide the BEST reference of normal server performance for a company's environment?
The correct answer is C. Baseline documentation. Baseline documentation provides a critical reference point for evaluating server performance trends and identifying deviations from normal operation.
Question
Which of the following would provide the BEST reference of normal server performance for a company's environment?
Options
- AOEM website
- BSoftware logs
- CBaseline documentation
- DPre-installation plans
How the community answered
(17 responses)- C94% (16)
- D6% (1)
Why each option
Baseline documentation provides a critical reference point for evaluating server performance trends and identifying deviations from normal operation.
An OEM website provides generic specifications for hardware, not a specific reference for a company's unique operational environment and performance characteristics.
Software logs record events and activities but do not inherently establish what constitutes normal or optimal performance without additional context or analysis.
Baseline documentation captures a snapshot of a server's normal performance metrics over time, establishing an expected range for CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network usage. This allows administrators to compare current performance against historical norms to quickly detect issues or changes.
Pre-installation plans detail the setup process and configuration before a server is operational, but they do not monitor or document its running performance.
Concept tested: Server performance baselining and monitoring
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/performance-monitor/get-started-with-performance-monitor
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