SK0-003 · Question #388
Which of the following are the benefits of performing a server baseline? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is B. Predicts trends for capacity planning E. Assists in troubleshooting problems. Performing a server baseline helps predict trends for capacity planning and assists in troubleshooting problems by providing a reference point of normal operation.
Question
Which of the following are the benefits of performing a server baseline? (Select TWO).
Options
- AIncreases CPU utilization
- BPredicts trends for capacity planning
- CIncreases fault tolerance
- DProvides load balancing
- EAssists in troubleshooting problems
How the community answered
(27 responses)- B85% (23)
- C11% (3)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Performing a server baseline helps predict trends for capacity planning and assists in troubleshooting problems by providing a reference point of normal operation.
A baseline measures CPU utilization; it does not inherently increase it, though a finding from a baseline might be that CPU utilization is high or low.
A server baseline captures normal performance metrics over time, which allows administrators to analyze resource usage trends and make informed decisions about future hardware upgrades or scaling requirements for capacity planning.
Fault tolerance is typically achieved through redundant hardware, clustering, or specific software configurations, not directly by simply performing a baseline.
Load balancing is a feature or configuration that distributes traffic across multiple servers; performing a baseline does not provide this functionality but can help in optimizing existing load balancing setups.
By establishing a baseline of normal server operation, deviations from this baseline (e.g., unusually high CPU, memory, or disk I/O) can quickly indicate a problem, aiding in efficient troubleshooting and problem identification.
Concept tested: Server performance baselining benefits
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/performance-monitor/monitor-performance-and-activity
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