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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.

Server administration

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)
  • B
    85% (23)
  • C
    11% (3)
  • D
    4% (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.

AIncreases CPU utilization

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.

BPredicts trends for capacity planningCorrect

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.

CIncreases fault tolerance

Fault tolerance is typically achieved through redundant hardware, clustering, or specific software configurations, not directly by simply performing a baseline.

DProvides load balancing

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.

EAssists in troubleshooting problemsCorrect

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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#server baselining#capacity planning#troubleshooting

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