SK0-003 · Question #89
Which of the following tools can an administrator use to get a server baseline?
The correct answer is D. Performance Monitor. Performance Monitor is the primary tool an administrator uses to collect and analyze system performance data over time to establish a server baseline. This baseline helps in identifying normal operating conditions and detecting performance anomalies.
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Which of the following tools can an administrator use to get a server baseline?
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- ASystem Resource Monitor
- BMicrosoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
- CReplication Monitor
- DPerformance Monitor
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Why each option
Performance Monitor is the primary tool an administrator uses to collect and analyze system performance data over time to establish a server baseline. This baseline helps in identifying normal operating conditions and detecting performance anomalies.
System Resource Monitor is a component of Performance Monitor and is not the standalone tool for comprehensive baseline collection across various system metrics.
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) was a discontinued tool used for assessing security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, not for performance baselining.
Replication Monitor is a specialized tool used for monitoring the status and performance of SQL Server replication, not for general server performance baselining.
Performance Monitor (Perfmon.exe) allows administrators to collect and view extensive system performance data, including CPU usage, memory, disk I/O, and network activity, using various counters. By logging this data over a period, it establishes a baseline of normal server operation, which is crucial for capacity planning, troubleshooting, and identifying performance degradation.
Concept tested: Server performance monitoring and baselining
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/performance-monitor/performance-monitor
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