A server administrator set up a monitoring application on various servers to keep track of CPU usage, memory consumption, and disk space utilization. Which of the following should be configured on…

The correct answer is B. Thresholds. Configuring thresholds allows the monitoring application to define limits (e.g., CPU usage > 90%, disk space < 10%) that trigger email alerts when exceeded. This proactive measure helps administrators address issues before they escalate.

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A server administrator set up a monitoring application on various servers to keep track of CPU usage, memory consumption, and disk space utilization. Which of the following should be configured on the application so it can send email alerts about a specific issue?

Options

AEvent logs
BThresholds
CDisk quotas
DUptime lengths

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Explanation

Configuring thresholds allows the monitoring application to define limits (e.g., CPU usage > 90%, disk space < 10%) that trigger email alerts when exceeded. This proactive measure helps administrators address issues before they escalate.

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#Server Monitoring#Alert Configuration#Thresholds#Performance Metrics

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